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India rejects third-party role in resolving border dispute with Nepal

India rejects third-party role in resolving border dispute with Nepal

Rediff.com10 hours ago

India has rejected any role for third parties in resolving its border dispute with Nepal, following comments from Nepal's Prime Minister suggesting involvement of China and the UK.

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India, lead stir against Pradhan

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India, lead stir against Pradhan

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to return to India to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.

Mamata's MLA meet cancelled as three-fourths of members fail to turn up

Mamata's MLA meet cancelled as three-fourths of members fail to turn up

Rediff.com2 days ago

A scheduled meeting of Trinamool Congress legislators was cancelled due to the absence of most MLAs, attributed to protests following attacks on party leaders. The party has announced further protests against the BJP government.

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' based on Ujjain's historical significance in time calculation, challenging the dominance of Greenwich Mean Time.

How New Digital Module Will Help Expedite Prisoner Release

How New Digital Module Will Help Expedite Prisoner Release

Rediff.com6 days ago

The National Legal Services Authority has launched a digital module to automate and expedite the process of remission and premature release of eligible prisoners across India.

'This is not monarchy': Bihar CM's jibe at Rabri over govt bungalow

'This is not monarchy': Bihar CM's jibe at Rabri over govt bungalow

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary criticised the RJD regarding the allotment of government bungalows, referencing the dispute over Rabri Devi's residence.

KM Deeksha Fails Dope Test; India Leads AIU Ineligible Athletes List

KM Deeksha Fails Dope Test; India Leads AIU Ineligible Athletes List

Rediff.com8 hours ago

National Games silver medallist K M Deeksha has failed a dope test, according to sources. India maintains top spot in AIU list of currently ineligible athletes.

When Love Turned Into Betrayal

When Love Turned Into Betrayal

Rediff.com2 days ago

An electric current passed through me, and I couldn't figure out what hit me. Aarti David explores love and betrayal in this short story.

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Rediff.com1 days ago

"Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences": Zee CEO Punit Goenka after securing FIFA broadcasting rights till 2034

Indian Pharma Firms Deepen US Investment in Specialty Drugs Amidst Generic Pressure

Indian Pharma Firms Deepen US Investment in Specialty Drugs Amidst Generic Pressure

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Indian pharmaceutical companies are strategically increasing investments in the US market, focusing on specialty drugs, complex generics, respiratory products, and local manufacturing, despite a nearly 10 per cent fall in exports to the US in FY26 due to pricing pressure and competition in traditional generics.

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed the immense health risks he took to prolong his tennis career, battling a chronic foot injury and other complications.

PSG celebrate European dominance at French Open

PSG celebrate European dominance at French Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

Paris St Germain players presented their Champions League trophies to the French Open crowd on Monday, two days after winning Europe's premium club competition for the second time in a row.

IPL 2026: 'Time for Hardik to Deliver': Chopra on MI Captain's Form

IPL 2026: 'Time for Hardik to Deliver': Chopra on MI Captain's Form

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Aakash Chopra questions Hardik Pandya's impact as Mumbai Indians struggle at the bottom of IPL 2026, urging fresh ideas and a fearless approach.

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com17 hours ago

PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open after a win against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan, while Kidambi Srikanth faced an early exit. Other Indian players had mixed results in the tournament.

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing a juvenile multiple times due to the victim's relationship with the man's sister. The incident occurred in Meera Bagh, where the victim was left for dead in a drain.

Kohli-Anushka Celebrate IPL Win With The Birlas

Kohli-Anushka Celebrate IPL Win With The Birlas

Rediff.com1 days ago

Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title triumph with the team's new owners Kumar Mangalam Birla and his family.

IPL 2026: Gill-Sai: Classical Duet in T20's Rock-n-Roll Era!

IPL 2026: Gill-Sai: Classical Duet in T20's Rock-n-Roll Era!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Chasing a daunting 215 against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan turned a high-pressure contest into an exhibition of timing, elegance and composure.

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Rediff.com1 days ago

There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually unwind, relax and chill. You will not need a holiday to recover from the holiday when you return home!

'She Was Found Lying By The Roadside'

'She Was Found Lying By The Roadside'

Rediff.com14 hours ago

She had been found lying at a roadside near the nursing home. They had called the ambulance and the police around midnight. She had lost a lot of blood. A few policemen had dropped in and enquired on her but then left quickly.

PV Sindhu Advances At Indonesia Open; Srikanth, Sen Bow Out

PV Sindhu Advances At Indonesia Open; Srikanth, Sen Bow Out

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open, while Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen suffered opening-round exits.

Why Is CID Investigating TMC MLA's Signature?

Why Is CID Investigating TMC MLA's Signature?

Rediff.com5 days ago

CID officers visited the residence of Trinamool Congress MLA Nayana Bandyopadhyay to investigate an alleged discrepancy in her signature in the West Bengal Assembly attendance register.

$10 Million Prize For Breaking Usain Bolt's 100m World Record At Enhanced Games

$10 Million Prize For Breaking Usain Bolt's 100m World Record At Enhanced Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Enhanced Games, a controversial competition that permits performance-enhancing substances, has announced a $10 million bonus for any athlete who breaks Usain Bolt's 100-metre world record at their 2027 event.

Mamata Banerjee Declares Mission To Oust BJP

Mamata Banerjee Declares Mission To Oust BJP

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has declared that removing the BJP from power is her life's mission, alleging election rigging and vowing to support TMC workers. She announced a nationwide anti-BJP programme and protested against post-poll violence and government actions.

IPL 2026: RCB Shine, MI Flounder, And The Road Ahead

IPL 2026: RCB Shine, MI Flounder, And The Road Ahead

Rediff.com1 days ago

A review of the IPL 2026 season, highlighting the successes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, while noting the disappointing performances of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for significant changes.

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Rediff.com13 hours ago

India's PV Sindhu advanced to the Indonesia Open pre-quarterfinals with a 25-23, 21-16 win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan on Tuesday.

When Love Becomes Controlling

When Love Becomes Controlling

Rediff.com4 days ago

In coercive controlled relationships, the same person causing emotional harm may also become the person providing comfort afterward, explains Tanvi Singh.

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud that affected more than 19,000 buyers and investors.

Andy Flower: The Man Who Transformed RCB From History-Seekers To History-Makers

Andy Flower: The Man Who Transformed RCB From History-Seekers To History-Makers

Rediff.com1 days ago

Similar to PSG finding their Messiah in Luis Enrique in 2023, the same year as Andy Flower joined the Bengaluru side, RCB found theirs in the Zimbabwean - a no-nonsense cricketing brain who believes in structure and cohesion to bring in desired results.

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Rediff.com5 days ago

A report indicates that mid-tier banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) entities in India are highly exposed to cyberattacks due to aggressive digitisation coupled with insufficient cybersecurity investments.

I will likely be arrested at Delhi airport: Cockroach Janta Party founder

I will likely be arrested at Delhi airport: Cockroach Janta Party founder

Rediff.com1 days ago

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, expresses concerns about potential arrest upon his return to India, but remains committed to protesting against the Union Education Minister over alleged shortcomings in the education system.

Govt revises visa rules for foreigners staying beyond 180 days

Govt revises visa rules for foreigners staying beyond 180 days

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Union home ministry has updated the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, requiring foreigners staying in India beyond 180 days to register before their visa expires. The new rules also offer relief to children born to foreign parents and revise reporting requirements for medical institutions.

Sairaj Bahutule returns to India team in coaching role

Sairaj Bahutule returns to India team in coaching role

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the men's national team, commencing with the Test against Afghanistan. He brings extensive coaching experience from domestic cricket and the IPL.

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two individuals died in separate incidents in Ballia district, one involving a collision with a nilgai and the other a road accident with a trailer truck.

Delhi HC Reviews Bail In Janakpuri School Assault Case

Delhi HC Reviews Bail In Janakpuri School Assault Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi Police have appealed to the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a teacher in a case involving the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl at a private school in Janakpuri, west Delhi. The court has also granted time for the main accused to respond to the police's plea against his bail.

Why Kerala Court Denied Bail In ED Attack Case

Why Kerala Court Denied Bail In ED Attack Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Kerala court has dismissed the bail plea of five individuals accused of attacking vehicles carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials. The court cited the severity of the attack, potential impact on society, and ongoing investigation as reasons for denying bail.

TACC, NUS Join Hands To Advance Material Science

TACC, NUS Join Hands To Advance Material Science

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Graphite electrode maker TACC has signed an initial agreement with the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials to collaborate in the fields of advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.

Trump-Xi Engagement Raises India's Concerns

Trump-Xi Engagement Raises India's Concerns

Rediff.com1 days ago

The US-China rapprochement, however tenuous, is not without implications for India. Both China and Pakistan have become closer to the US, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

CBSE opens Class 12 re-evaluation portal amid OSM glitches

CBSE opens Class 12 re-evaluation portal amid OSM glitches

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The launch comes a day after a CBSE official told ANI that the portal, originally scheduled to go live on June 1, had encountered technical issues and would start soon. The delay had sparked concern among students and parents, particularly after reports of glitches during the answer-sheet access process earlier this month.

Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar explain RCB's winning formula

Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar explain RCB's winning formula

Rediff.com2 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players attribute their consecutive IPL titles to a strong team core, meticulous planning, and Virat Kohli's anchoring performance.

CBSE chairman, secretary removed from positions after OSM fiasco

CBSE chairman, secretary removed from positions after OSM fiasco

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The chairman and secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have been removed from their positions following allegations of irregularities in the digital evaluation system for the class 12 examination process.