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Manchester City's new head coach Maresca faces a monumental EPL challenge

Manchester City's new head coach Maresca faces a monumental EPL challenge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Manchester City enter a challenging post-Guardiola era, with Enzo Maresca tasked with preserving their dominance, managing squad changes and meeting immense expectations in a fiercely competitive Premier League.

'It's Do-or-Die': Harmanpreet's 60-Minute Challenge to India

'It's Do-or-Die': Harmanpreet's 60-Minute Challenge to India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has called for a complete 60-minute performance from his squad in their "do-or-die" FIH World Cup match against Olympic champions Netherlands. Both Harmanpreet and coach Craig Fulton believe India can upset the hosts by playing smartly, maintaining impeccable defense, and capitalising on their underdog status.

Papa smiling, looking down proudly at his beautiful Sonia: Rahul

Papa smiling, looking down proudly at his beautiful Sonia: Rahul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed immense pride and happiness over his mother Sonia Gandhi's upcoming memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' stating that millions who love her will finally read her 'beautiful story,' despite her private nature.

Where Our Freedom Fighters Were Born

Where Our Freedom Fighters Were Born

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru to Rani Lakshmibai and Subhas Chandra Bose, their journeys began in remarkably different corners of our great homeland.

Morning Walk Turns Fatal: Elderly Man Shot Dead In Prayagraj

Morning Walk Turns Fatal: Elderly Man Shot Dead In Prayagraj

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 70-year-old man, Ram Dulare Koiri, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants during his morning walk in Prayagraj's Colonelganj area. Police have identified the attackers through CCTV footage and are working to apprehend them, with the motive yet to be determined.

Faridabad Man Drowns After Spat Over Alcohol

Faridabad Man Drowns After Spat Over Alcohol

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 41-year-old man in Faridabad allegedly drowned himself in a canal after his wife stopped him from drinking alcohol. The man, reportedly an alcoholic and unemployed, had frequent fights with his wife, who supported the family by working as a teacher.

Ten-man England edge out Mexico to enter World Cup last 8

Ten-man England edge out Mexico to enter World Cup last 8

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a hard-fought World Cup match to secure their place in the quarter-finals. Despite playing with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card, goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane ensured England's victory.

We just need to score goals, says Harmanpreet after India's big win in World Cup opener

We just need to score goals, says Harmanpreet after India's big win in World Cup opener

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

India's men's hockey team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, secured a 3-1 victory over Wales in their Hockey World Cup opener. Harmanpreet, who scored two goals, expressed satisfaction with the win, emphasizing the importance of a strong start. Despite conceding a late goal, the team remains confident and focused on a podium finish.

Tamil Nadu Man Released After Suspicion In Meerut

Tamil Nadu Man Released After Suspicion In Meerut

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 36-year-old man from Tamil Nadu was released by police in Meerut after an investigation found no evidence of criminal or anti-national activities. The man was initially detained after being found under suspicious circumstances.

Can Arteta's Arsenal defy history and retain Premier League title?

Can Arteta's Arsenal defy history and retain Premier League title?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces the formidable task of defending the crown, a feat achieved by only three managers in the league's history.

Domestic Violence: Man Arrested After Unborn Child Dies

Domestic Violence: Man Arrested After Unborn Child Dies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A man has been arrested in Uttarakhand for allegedly assaulting his eight-month pregnant wife, which resulted in the death of their unborn child. The wife is in critical condition, and police are investigating whether the dispute stemmed from a land deal or an alleged illegal sex determination test.

Cox, Lawrence named in England squad for Pakistan Tests

Cox, Lawrence named in England squad for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Joe Root will captain England on a permanent basis for the first time since 2022 in the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, with Jordan Cox taking the number three spot due to Jacob Bethell's injury and Dan Lawrence earning a recall.

Padikkal's Fighting Ton Steadies India After Pant Injury Blow in Colombo

Padikkal's Fighting Ton Steadies India After Pant Injury Blow in Colombo

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

India faced early pressure in the second Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 88 for two at lunch on day one. Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were dismissed after a solid start, with Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill at the crease. The session also saw some on-field drama and a dropped catch.

Mumbai Man Arrested After Wife Found Murdered

Mumbai Man Arrested After Wife Found Murdered

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and fleeing after locking their house in Mumbai's Malvani area with the corpse inside, a police official said.

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Minor Girl Abduction, Rape Case

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Minor Girl Abduction, Rape Case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and raping a five-year-old girl. The incident occurred on June 11 when the girl was with her grandfather. Police rescued the girl, confirmed sexual assault, and arrested the accused, Chandan Kumar Shah, under BNS and POCSO Act provisions.

Delhi Police Personnel Swiftly Rescue Man From Suicide Attempt In Ghazipur

Delhi Police Personnel Swiftly Rescue Man From Suicide Attempt In Ghazipur

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Delhi Police personnel swiftly intervened to rescue a 22-year-old man who attempted suicide by hanging himself in Ghazipur. The man was found locked in his room, and officers broke in to prevent the tragedy, later arranging medical care and counselling.

Gurugram Man Arrested For Murdering Brother Over Alcohol Dispute

Gurugram Man Arrested For Murdering Brother Over Alcohol Dispute

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old man, Aman, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly murdering his elder brother, Ashish, following an argument about Ashish's drinking habit. The incident occurred on May 31, and Aman confessed to striking his brother with a brick and a spade.

Land Dispute Suspected In Kannauj Elderly Man's Murder

Land Dispute Suspected In Kannauj Elderly Man's Murder

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 75-year-old man, Shri Krishna Batham, was allegedly hacked to death in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. His son, Ashok, is suspected of the murder, which police believe was motivated by a land dispute. The accused is currently absconding, and an FIR has been registered.

Godhra, Curfew And A Meal To Remember

Godhra, Curfew And A Meal To Remember

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

'Chal bhai, uth.' Get up. He said it to the politicians like they worked for him. International press has come, he announced. Rotters, BBC, Newsweek.

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Researching Japan was like going down a rabbit hole. There is just so much to see and do, but I finally decided we would stick to the 'Golden Route' of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, notes Radhika Mittal.

Why Harbhajan Wants Vicky Kaushal To Play His Role In Biopic

Why Harbhajan Wants Vicky Kaushal To Play His Role In Biopic

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh attributes his illustrious career, including over 400 Test wickets and India's first Test hat-trick, to divine will and the sacrifices of his family, stating, 'To think that I am important was such a big illusion. Because whatever I became was Waheguru's blessing'.

'With Every Competition, I Feel That I'm Coming Back': Neeraj Chopra

'With Every Competition, I Feel That I'm Coming Back': Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra achieved his season's best throw of 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League, securing second place, narrowly beaten by Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage who threw 88.14m.

The Film That Cost My Family Its Home

The Film That Cost My Family Its Home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

My family produced a Malayalam movie in 1986. It had big actors in it. The songs were sung by K J Yesudas himself. The film starred two newcomers as the lead pair. It bombed.

Spurious liquor kills 4 in Gujarat; 18 hospitalised

Spurious liquor kills 4 in Gujarat; 18 hospitalised

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Two individuals have died and 19 others have been hospitalised in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district after consuming spurious liquor. Authorities have detained four bootleggers and are investigating the source of the duplicate Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) bottles, which are believed to have originated from Madhya Pradesh. Gujarat is a dry state where alcohol is banned.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Wife In Kaushambi

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Wife In Kaushambi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 48-year-old man in Kaushambi district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by strangling her, police said on Tuesday.

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Child Abduction And Rape Case

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Child Abduction And Rape Case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and raping a five-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the girl was with her grandfather, and the accused fled with her on a motorcycle. Police rescued the girl and confirmed sexual assault, subsequently arresting the accused and seizing his vehicle.

'No life-threatening injury': Police reject CJP claim over Bankura death

'No life-threatening injury': Police reject CJP claim over Bankura death

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The West Bengal police rejected claims that a Bankura man died following a "brutal physical assault" on the father of a CJP activist, saying he had sustained only a minor injury during an alleged attack at his residence and later died after being admitted to hospital following severe blood pressure fluctuations.

UP Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Employer

UP Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Employer

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A court in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has sentenced a man to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 after convicting him of murdering his employer in 2022, police said on Tuesday.

Mumbai Man Arrested For Powai Murder

Mumbai Man Arrested For Powai Murder

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested a 26-year-old man from Surat in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old man in Powai. The accused allegedly stabbed the victim following an old dispute.

Cop Santosh Kendre blunted attack on Badal, injured

Cop Santosh Kendre blunted attack on Badal, injured

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

An alert police officer, Inspector Santosh Kendre, sustained injuries while bravely intervening to protect former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal from a kirpan attack inside a gurdwara in Nanded. Kendre's timely action blunted the assailant's blow, leading to his own injury but ensuring Badal's safety.

Cong to stick to 2-stanza Vande Mataram; BJP calls it 'New Muslim League'

Cong to stick to 2-stanza Vande Mataram; BJP calls it 'New Muslim League'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Congress Working Committee has decided to adhere to its 1937 resolution, mandating that only the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' be sung at all party events, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, which labelled the Congress the 'new Muslim League'.

Viral Video Leads To FIR Against Man For Abusing UP CM

Viral Video Leads To FIR Against Man For Abusing UP CM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Police in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man for allegedly making abusive remarks against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during an argument at a petrol pump, following a viral video of the incident.

Odisha Man Attempts Self-Immolation Over Road Grievance

Odisha Man Attempts Self-Immolation Over Road Grievance

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 73-year-old man in Odisha's Jajpur district attempted self-immolation during a public grievance hearing, citing unaddressed appeals for an approach road to his house.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Wife In Kerala

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Wife In Kerala

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 52-year-old woman, Haseena Beevi, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Suresh, in Thiruvananthapuram. Police reported that Suresh attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon following a family dispute, suspecting her of infidelity. He has since been taken into custody.

Pallaburusu Director Uday Chauhan: 'Have Seen Parents Neglected In Villages'

Pallaburusu Director Uday Chauhan: 'Have Seen Parents Neglected In Villages'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

'I was thinking how can I do something for these lonely, aging people in the villages. The parents stay and the children leave for a better future.'

Sonia Gandhi memoir to chronicle love, tragedy and her 2004 PM refusal

Sonia Gandhi memoir to chronicle love, tragedy and her 2004 PM refusal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is set to release her memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," in November. The book will cover her personal life, including her marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, the tragedies she faced, her decision to decline the prime ministership in 2004, and her journey into politics. It promises an intimate look at her experiences within one of India's most powerful political families.

Police Probe Death Of Man Found Hanging In Delhi Home

Police Probe Death Of Man Found Hanging In Delhi Home

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 32-year-old man was found hanging in his home in Old Mustafabad, northeast Delhi. His live-in partner reported a quarrel the previous night where he allegedly inflicted injuries on himself. Police are investigating, and the deceased's brother does not suspect foul play.

Man Held For Hiding Identity, Pressuring Woman To Convert

Man Held For Hiding Identity, Pressuring Woman To Convert

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A man in Moradabad was arrested for allegedly concealing his religious identity, sexually exploiting a woman for four years, and then pressuring her to convert for marriage. The woman claims he defrauded her of Rs 12 lakh and that his family also pressured her to convert, leading to an appeal to the Chief Minister.

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Indian-Origin Quartet Struggles To Make Cut

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Indian-Origin Quartet Struggles To Make Cut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Indian-origin golfers faced a challenging day at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first PGA Tour playoff event. While three players are likely to advance, Sudarshan Yellamaraju is currently outside the top 50 cut-off. Scottie Scheffler leads the tournament, with Sam Burns and Im Sung-jae close behind.

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A 36-year-old man was found hanging in his Gurugram home, with his wife detained by police following allegations from his family that she sought a divorce and may be involved in his death. The couple's seven-year-old son reportedly recorded a video of his father hanging.