News for 'MAR'

Nepal flash floods: Toll rises to 359, hundreds missing

Nepal flash floods: Toll rises to 359, hundreds missing

Rediff.com6 minutes ago

Nepal is grappling with one of its worst disasters in recent years as massive flash floods, triggered by an ice avalanche, have claimed 270 lives and left thousands missing across multiple districts, prompting urgent rescue and relief operations.

'China didn't inform, Nepal toll could rise unbelievably'

'China didn't inform, Nepal toll could rise unbelievably'

Rediff.com6 minutes ago

Nepal's former Forest and Environment Minister Madhav Prasad Chaulagain has expressed concern over the lack of timely information exchange with China ahead of the devastating floods, stating that the disaster's scale could lead to an 'unbelievable' rise in the death toll.

Nepal Floods: Bihar On Alert

Nepal Floods: Bihar On Alert

Rediff.com11 minutes ago

'The threat of a flash flood is real.'

Dinusha's Unbeaten Century Forces Draw in Colombo, Earns Tendulkar Comparison

Dinusha's Unbeaten Century Forces Draw in Colombo, Earns Tendulkar Comparison

Rediff.com18 minutes ago

Sonal Dinusha's magnificent unbeaten 133, including a crucial century-run stand with Keshara Nuwantha, helped Sri Lanka secure a remarkable draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Nepal's Devastating Flood Aftermath

Nepal's Devastating Flood Aftermath

Rediff.com24 minutes ago

The death toll in the massive flash floods in Nepal on Thursday rose to 270, as authorities in Nepal race against time to find thousands of missing people, including 288 Indian tourists, in one of the country's worst disasters in recent years.

Nepal floods: 288 Indians still missing, 200 stranded on Chinese side

Nepal floods: 288 Indians still missing, 200 stranded on Chinese side

Rediff.com26 minutes ago

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that 288 Indian nationals remain missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal, including those working on hydropower projects and tourist groups.

Shashi Tharoor slammed on social media for 'drama' remark on Nepal floods

Shashi Tharoor slammed on social media for 'drama' remark on Nepal floods

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor faced significant backlash on social media for describing the Nepal flash floods as "drama." Despite expressing concern and detailing the devastation, his choice of words was widely criticised as insensitive, leading to questions about his vocabulary usage.

Resilient Sri Lanka salvage draw as Dinusha denies India in Colombo

Resilient Sri Lanka salvage draw as Dinusha denies India in Colombo

Rediff.com44 minutes ago

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133, his second century of the match, to help the hosts salvage a draw against India in the second Test, denying them a series sweep.

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Rediff.com45 minutes ago

A sweet treat that pairs the smooth flavour of chocolate with the crunchy texture of hazelnuts.

SC to hear on Aug 31 plea challenging anonymous cash donations to parties

SC to hear on Aug 31 plea challenging anonymous cash donations to parties

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on August 31 a plea which has challenged the validity of a provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to receive cash donations below Rs 2,000.

WTC Standings: India Stay Bangladesh In Fifth After Colombo Test Ends In Draw

WTC Standings: India Stay Bangladesh In Fifth After Colombo Test Ends In Draw

Rediff.com51 minutes ago

The draw in the second Test saw India miss out on a chance to improve their position in the ICC World Test Championship standings.

India A gear up for Australia A tour with Anushka, Bhatia sharing captaincy

India A gear up for Australia A tour with Anushka, Bhatia sharing captaincy

Rediff.com54 minutes ago

Anushka Sharma will captain India A in T20s, while Yastika Bhatia leads the One-Day and multi-day teams against Australia A across three venues.

'Friend' stabs DU girl student for talking to other men

'Friend' stabs DU girl student for talking to other men

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A 21-year-old Delhi University student was brutally stabbed to death at her home in Tilak Nagar. Police suspect a known acquaintance, Imran, committed the crime out of rage over her talking to another person. Imran is currently absconding, and multiple police teams have been formed to apprehend him as investigations continue.

Dogged Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw 2nd Test, India win series 1-0

Dogged Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw 2nd Test, India win series 1-0

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Sonal Dinusha scored a brilliant century while the tail wagged around him as Sri Lanka earned a draw on the final day of the second Test in Colombo on Thursday but India claim the series 1-0.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits flood-hit Gyirong township in Tibet

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits flood-hit Gyirong township in Tibet

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A massive flash flood near the China-Nepal border in Tibet has left hundreds missing and caused significant casualties. Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited the affected Gyirong Township to oversee rescue and relief operations, with the PLA mobilising forces for search and rescue.

Indian Chess Star Divya Deshmukh Set For Global Chess League Debut

Indian Chess Star Divya Deshmukh Set For Global Chess League Debut

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, an Arjuna Award recipient, is set to make her debut in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 4 with defending champions Alpine Pipers. She will join a star-studded team including Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, and Vidit Gujrathi, expressing excitement for the rapid chess format and playing in front of a home crowd.

Angad Cheema Holds Two-Shot Lead After Round Three Of Telangana Open

Angad Cheema Holds Two-Shot Lead After Round Three Of Telangana Open

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Angad Cheema shot a seven-under 65 to retain his two-shot lead after the third round of the Telangana Open, moving to 20-under 196. Delhi's Rashid Khan matched Cheema's 65 to stay in second place, while Jairaj Singh Sandhu made a significant climb to third.

Hundreds throng Nepal hospitals, emergency wards crammed

Hundreds throng Nepal hospitals, emergency wards crammed

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Hundreds of people are desperately searching for missing family members and friends outside hospitals in Nepal, as devastating flash floods have killed at least 270 people and left 826, including 476 foreigners, reported missing.

420 runs, three centuries: Gunawardene hails Dinusha as major positive for Sri Lanka

420 runs, three centuries: Gunawardene hails Dinusha as major positive for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Avishka Gunawardene acknowledged India's dominance but hailed Sonal Dinusha's breakthrough, with the young batter scoring 420 runs, including three centuries, as a major positive for Sri Lanka.

Sensex tanks 539 points, Nifty drops below 24,100 on HDFC Bank, geopolitical woes

Sensex tanks 539 points, Nifty drops below 24,100 on HDFC Bank, geopolitical woes

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a sharp decline at the close of trade, with the Sensex dropping 539 points and the Nifty falling below 24,100, primarily due to selling pressure in HDFC Bank and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Over 40 private helicopters ferry supplies to Nepal's flood-hit areas

Over 40 private helicopters ferry supplies to Nepal's flood-hit areas

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Nepal is grappling with severe flash floods that have claimed 270 lives and devastated three districts. Authorities are intensifying rescue and relief operations, with over 40 private helicopter flights delivering supplies and the Nepal Army coordinating efforts. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has visited affected areas to oversee the response.

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing a trainee pilot and an instructor. The Tecnam aircraft went down near Nathapurwa village shortly after take-off. Authorities, including the DGCA, are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.

Liam Delap completes 45m move to Nottingham Forest on five-year deal

Liam Delap completes 45m move to Nottingham Forest on five-year deal

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Nottingham Forest have signed Liam Delap from Chelsea for a reported club-record 45 million, with the striker agreeing to a five-year contract.

Claim by Gogi gang 'member' adds new twist to Ankit Balyan murder probe

Claim by Gogi gang 'member' adds new twist to Ankit Balyan murder probe

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The investigation into the murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan in Shamli has taken a turn after a person allegedly from Sonipat and belonging to the Gogi gang claimed responsibility for the killing in a social media post, officials said on Thursday.

JSW MG Motor India aims for 1 million vehicles, eyes fresh funding for expansion

JSW MG Motor India aims for 1 million vehicles, eyes fresh funding for expansion

Rediff.com2 hours ago

JSW Group and China's SAIC Motor are in discussions for the next round of capital support for JSW MG Motor India, aiming to expand manufacturing capacity beyond 220,000 units annually to an ambitious one million vehicles and broaden its new-energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio.

Sonal Dinusha Makes History With Three Centuries In India Test Series

Sonal Dinusha Makes History With Three Centuries In India Test Series

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha has etched his name in cricket history by becoming only the third Sri Lankan and ninth overall batter to score three centuries in a two-match Test series, achieving the feat against India in Colombo.

Why are Himalayan disasters turning more destructive?

Why are Himalayan disasters turning more destructive?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A scientist from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology highlights how climate change, including glacial retreat, shifting precipitation patterns, and rising nighttime temperatures, is exacerbating the risk of flash floods and landslides in the Himalayas, as seen in recent disasters in Nepal and Uttarakhand.

Coast Guard rescues 2 Chinese sailors after their ship sinks off Odisha coast

Coast Guard rescues 2 Chinese sailors after their ship sinks off Odisha coast

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Indian Coast Guard ship Varad successfully brought two Chinese survivors of a sunken Panama-flagged bulk carrier to Paradip, Odisha. The MV Ocean Winner, carrying 24 crew members, sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22. Coordinated sea and air search operations are ongoing to locate the remaining missing crew members.

X account suspended of outfit handling Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event

X account suspended of outfit handling Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A US Congress-constituted advisory body on religious freedom, the USCIRF, has urged the Trump administration to revoke the visa issued to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing concerns over alleged violent attacks against religious minorities by RSS subgroups.

Sadhguru breaks down as 77 Isha members on Kailash pilgrimage missing

Sadhguru breaks down as 77 Isha members on Kailash pilgrimage missing

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has expressed profound anguish over a devastating flash flood near the Tibet-Nepal border, stating that 77 members of an Isha Foundation Kailash pilgrimage group are unaccounted for after the disaster struck the Gyirong area in Tibet.

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Indian banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are undertaking a comprehensive review and reset of their engagement terms with fintech firms, driven by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance and the stringent compliance requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and its 2025 Rules.

5 Reasons Why Toxic Is A 'Tabaahi' Of Our Expectations

5 Reasons Why Toxic Is A 'Tabaahi' Of Our Expectations

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Toxic looks spectacular, but beneath its glossy, brutally violent exterior lies a hollow, confused film that mistakes style and swagger for substance, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Blue Tigers To Face World Cup Nation Panama In Bengaluru

Blue Tigers To Face World Cup Nation Panama In Bengaluru

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Indian senior men's football team will play an international friendly against Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on September 26. This match against a FIFA World Cup-playing nation will be a significant test for the Blue Tigers, marking their return to Bengaluru after their SAFF Championship 2023 victory.

'Timure is completely gone, nothing is left'

'Timure is completely gone, nothing is left'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Massive flash floods in Nepal, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche, have devastated the border town of Timure and other central districts, leaving a rising death toll and hundreds missing. The disaster, described by witnesses as feeling like an earthquake, has claimed entire families and caused widespread destruction to infrastructure. Rescue efforts are underway, with a significant number of missing individuals identified as tourists, including nearly 300 Indian nationals.

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

Rediff.com2 hours ago

NBEMS will not lower FMGE qualifying standards despite protests.

Scholarships For Job-Oriented Diploma Courses

Scholarships For Job-Oriented Diploma Courses

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) 2026, an initiative of the K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, aims to support students from economically disadvantaged families who wish to pursue job-oriented diploma courses at recognised Government Polytechnics in India.

Spain's La Tomatina Turns Streets Red

Spain's La Tomatina Turns Streets Red

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The colourful food fight drew participants on August 26, while residents prepared homes ahead of the event.

Abhishek Banerjee: 'Casting Couch And Sexual Favours Are A Reality'

Abhishek Banerjee: 'Casting Couch And Sexual Favours Are A Reality'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'If somebody is suggesting something sleazy, you need to take your decision and you know, leave from there.' 'No amount of work is more important than your dignity.'

Kerala's Onam liquor sales cross Rs 770 crore in 8 days

Kerala's Onam liquor sales cross Rs 770 crore in 8 days

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Kerala's state-run Bevco has reported record liquor sales during the first eight days of the Onam festive season, reaching Rs 771.29 crore, surpassing last year's figures. Officials anticipate this year's total sales will exceed the Rs 826.38 crore recorded in 2025, despite a slight dip in Uthradam day sales compared to the previous year.

Box Office: Yash's Toxic Gets Blockbuster Opening

Box Office: Yash's Toxic Gets Blockbuster Opening

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Yash has delivered a phenomenal box office success with Toxic.