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3 yrs after Karnataka polls, Cong MLA loses votes in recount

3 yrs after Karnataka polls, Cong MLA loses votes in recount

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A recount of postal ballots in the Sringeri Assembly constituency has resulted in a reduction of votes for Congress MLA T D Raje Gowda, following a High Court order. The Election Commission has been notified for further action.

IPL 2026: 'We've not handled pressure': PBKS coach admits

IPL 2026: 'We've not handled pressure': PBKS coach admits

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin admits the team is struggling to handle pressure after a series of defeats in the Indian Premier League, highlighting concerns over bowling and fielding performances.

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, with plans to transition to a computer-based test from next year. This decision follows allegations of irregularities in the original exam, prompting strict action and a commitment to ensuring fairness for students.

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Sahith Theegala In Top 10 At Cadillac Championship

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala began the Cadillac Championship with a 3-under 69, placing him in the top 10, while Cameron Young leads the field with an impressive 64.

IPL 2026: 'Something doesn't look right': Ashwin on Hardik Pandya

IPL 2026: 'Something doesn't look right': Ashwin on Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin defends Hardik Pandya's captaincy of the Mumbai Indians, stating that blaming him for the team's poor performance is unfair as the entire team failed to perform. Ashwin also highlights the social media scrutiny Hardik faced upon replacing Rohit Sharma as captain and raises concerns about Hardik's physical fitness affecting his batting.

Why V D Satheesan Will Be A Good Kerala Chief Minister

Why V D Satheesan Will Be A Good Kerala Chief Minister

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan expressed confidence in V D Satheesan's ability to lead Kerala as Chief Minister, citing his vision, competence, and strength. Other Congress leaders have also expressed their views on the new CM.

Supreme Court Overturns Order Suspending Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence

Supreme Court Overturns Order Suspending Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Supreme Court has overturned a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, instructing the High Court to reconsider the plea.

Maharashtra Revenue Officials Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Maharashtra Revenue Officials Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Two women staffers of the revenue department have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 to update land records in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, officials said on Friday.

UP Man Ends Life After Wife's Suicide

UP Man Ends Life After Wife's Suicide

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 22-year-old man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide after his wife also died by suicide a few days earlier, police said.

Federation Cup Athletics To Serve As Asian U23 Championships Trial

Federation Cup Athletics To Serve As Asian U23 Championships Trial

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Competition in Ranchi will serve as the selection trial for the Asian U23 Athletics Championships. Athletes aged 20-22 are eligible, and the event also serves as a qualifier for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Shardul Thakur provides an update on Hardik Pandya's injury, expecting his return for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He also addresses rumours of Pandya being traded

Kerala: Live Wire Attack At Woman's Home Injures Child

Kerala: Live Wire Attack At Woman's Home Injures Child

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A live wire connected to the door handle of a house in Kerala injured a child, in what police suspect was an attempt to harm the woman and her children.

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.

Planning A Beach Vacay? Manushi Chhillar Will Help You Pack

Planning A Beach Vacay? Manushi Chhillar Will Help You Pack

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Manushi Chhillar has mastered the art of looking like she permanently lives on a luxury island vacation.

EC to reduce counting centres in Bengal

EC to reduce counting centres in Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Election Commission is likely to reduce the number of counting centres for the West Bengal Assembly polls to 77 from 87 earlier, even as questions were raised by the ruling Trinamool Congress over the move just days ahead of counting, an official said on Thursday.

Election over, petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/litre

Election over, petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/litre

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Petrol and diesel prices in India have been increased by Rs 3 per litre each, marking the first rate hike in over four years. This decision follows a period of stable prices during recent state elections, despite rising global crude oil prices and significant losses for fuel retailers.

Palghar Brick Kiln Owner Faces Charges For Forced Labour

Palghar Brick Kiln Owner Faces Charges For Forced Labour

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2026

An NIA court has convicted and sentenced two men to imprisonment for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Punjab's Moga at the instigation of Sikhs for Justice general counsel and designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

GST growth slipped to five-year low of 5.6% in FY26

GST growth slipped to five-year low of 5.6% in FY26

Rediff.com4 May 2026

India's like-for-like gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue growth slowed to a five-year low of 5.57 per cent in FY26, reaching Rs 23.32 trillion, primarily driven by a significant surge in import revenues.

IPL 2026: Tense Preity Zinta-Ponting Chat Sparks PBKS Concern

IPL 2026: Tense Preity Zinta-Ponting Chat Sparks PBKS Concern

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A tense conversation between Preity Zinta and Ricky Ponting after Punjab Kings' defeat to Mumbai Indians has sparked concern, highlighting the team's fading momentum and mounting pressure after five consecutive losses.

Cannes 2026: Tara Sutaria Goes All Black

Cannes 2026: Tara Sutaria Goes All Black

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Tara Sutaria made a stunning debut at Cannes 2026, exuding old Hollywood glamour in a chic black gown for the Red Sea Women in Cinema Gala.

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's code of conduct by using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during a match against Punjab Kings.

Rida Tharana Pays Ode To The Ganga At Cannes 2026

Rida Tharana Pays Ode To The Ganga At Cannes 2026

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Rida Tharana made a striking red carpet debut at the 79th Cannes Film Festival 2026 and honestly, her outfit is more than just a gown, it was wearable art with a full-blown story attached to it.

Security Forces Recover Arms Cache In Jharkhand Anti-Naxal Operation

Security Forces Recover Arms Cache In Jharkhand Anti-Naxal Operation

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Why India's Israel-UAE Bet Looks Risky

Why India's Israel-UAE Bet Looks Risky

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Frankly, was it really necessary in the middle of a fratricidal war for External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to travel to Abu Dhabi for a one-on-one with the sheikh on April 12?Or, for National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to follow up on April 26? Or, for PM Narendra Modi to follow through today? There are no easy answers, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Big blow for RC in IPL 2026: Injured Phil Salt returns to England

Big blow for RC in IPL 2026: Injured Phil Salt returns to England

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month, sidelining him from recent IPL matches.

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and building public confidence. This follows a review of the state's law and order situation after recent incidents, including a mob lynching and a murder case.

Trump agrees with Xi's 'US declining' remark, blames Biden

Trump agrees with Xi's 'US declining' remark, blames Biden

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Donald Trump agreed with Xi Jinping's assessment of the US as a 'declining nation,' but attributed the decline to the policies of the Biden administration.

The NEET Math That Encourages Cheating

The NEET Math That Encourages Cheating

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'22 students are fighting over 35,000 seats. In that situation, when someone tells a desperate parent there is a shortcut, and the shortcut costs Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh versus Rs 1.5 crore -- the maths is seductive.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge in Early Trade, Maruti Jumps 4%

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge in Early Trade, Maruti Jumps 4%

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict and stable oil prices boosted sentiment. Track Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Rediff.com6 hours ago

With duties at 15%, GST at 3%, and making charges running as high as 20% -- the gap between a smart purchase and a careless one can easily be Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 on every Rs 1 lakh invested. And most of that gap is entirely avoidable. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the math.

Why Satheesan's Leadership Is Crucial For Kerala's Future

Why Satheesan's Leadership Is Crucial For Kerala's Future

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan expressed confidence in V D Satheesan's ability to lead Kerala as Chief Minister, emphasising the need for a strong team to meet public expectations. He highlighted the importance of unity within the party and the focus on public welfare.

Thar Vehicle Rams Into Alto In Gurugram, Occupants Narrowly Escape

Thar Vehicle Rams Into Alto In Gurugram, Occupants Narrowly Escape

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Thar vehicle in Gurugram allegedly lost control and collided with an Alto, severely damaging it. The Thar driver allegedly threatened the occupants of the Alto after the accident. Police have initiated an investigation.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's special '45' celebration for Rohit

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's special '45' celebration for Rohit

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Tilak Varma's match-winning innings for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings was followed by a touching tribute to Rohit Sharma, celebrating his iconic jersey number.

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.

Odisha Education Officers Arrested In Harassment Case

Odisha Education Officers Arrested In Harassment Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Odisha Police have arrested two education department officers and a school teacher in Bargarh district for allegedly sexually harassing a woman, leading to legal and administrative action.

Murder Suspect Arrested After Shootout In Delhi

Murder Suspect Arrested After Shootout In Delhi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A murder suspect, accused of using minors to commit violent crimes, was arrested in Delhi after a shootout with police. The suspect, identified as Suraj, was apprehended after attempting to flee and firing at officers. He is linked to a recent murder case where a man was stabbed to death.

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Discover the only way to travel, where fun meets fitness!

Maharashtra Official Suspended For Alleged Godman Connection

Maharashtra Official Suspended For Alleged Godman Connection

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Maharashtra government has suspended a deputy collector for his alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, in the first such crackdown on officials after the case rocked the state earlier this year.

Man Stabbed In Trilokpuri; Delhi Police Launch Manhunt

Man Stabbed In Trilokpuri; Delhi Police Launch Manhunt

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A man was stabbed in Trilokpuri, east Delhi, by two known assailants, prompting a police investigation and manhunt.