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Aligarh Land Dispute: 18 Arrested After Violent Clash

Aligarh Land Dispute: 18 Arrested After Violent Clash

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 18 people following a violent clash between villagers and a police team attempting to arrest an accused in a land dispute case. The incident resulted in injuries to three police personnel and the temporary loss of an officer's service revolver.

Bangladeshi student wanted in murder of Hindu cop held at Delhi airport

Bangladeshi student wanted in murder of Hindu cop held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

A Bangladeshi student activist wanted for the murder of a Hindu police officer was apprehended at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and deported to Bangladesh.

Raj Thackeray pens moving tribute for uncle in Saamana

Raj Thackeray pens moving tribute for uncle in Saamana

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

MNS chief Raj Thackeray pens tribute to his uncle, Bal Thackeray, recalling their bond and the pain of leaving the family home after quitting Shiv Sena.

Bollywood meets NYC: Mamdani closes victory speech with 'Dhoom Machale'

Bollywood meets NYC: Mamdani closes victory speech with 'Dhoom Machale'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Dhoom Machale...' The exuberant, celebratory track from the 2004 blockbuster Dhoom rounded off Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, more evidence that New York's newly elected mayor embraces his many identities with a light-as-souffle touch.

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the track. On the contrary, if he removed it to keep the train moving at a steady speed he would gain strong public admiration and sympathy that would help him take the masses along in carrying out other tasks. A fascinating excerpt from Arun Sinha's Nitish Kumar And The Rise Of Bihar.

PIX: Centurion Das, Mehdy lead Bangladesh fightback in Rawalpindi

PIX: Centurion Das, Mehdy lead Bangladesh fightback in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

After a hard day of toil, Pakistan were 9-2 in their second innings at stumps for a slender lead of 21 as they bid to level the two-match series after losing the first test by 10 wickets.

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Maestro Imran Khan seeks to bring this rich musical heritage, infused with his own unique folk fusion style, to a broader audience.

Asian U-20 C'ship: Sandila add another gold to India's kitty

Asian U-20 C'ship: Sandila add another gold to India's kitty

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

On the opening day on Sunday, fast-rising Rezoana Mallick Heena and Bharatpreet Singh clinched a gold medal each in women's 400m and men's discus throw respectively.

PIX: Gill's ton, Shami's heroics down Bangladesh

PIX: Gill's ton, Shami's heroics down Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Thursday.

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?' 'Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much more) for four more years?', asks Sree Sreenivasan.

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The madrasa located in Pakhiura Char under Matia police station and the residence adjacent to it was allegedly used for jihadi activities by two Bangladeshi nationals, who are currently absconding, the police said.

Building collapse: 3 builders, photographer arrested

Building collapse: 3 builders, photographer arrested

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Four more persons, including three co-owners of the construction firm, were on Monday arrested in connection with the building collapse in Thane district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 21, police said.

Jain murder: Charges framed against Salem

Jain murder: Charges framed against Salem

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Two other accused in the case, Mohammed Naeem Abdul Rahim Khan and Riyaz Siddique, have turned approvers.

Kunte joins Sasikiran in lead

Kunte joins Sasikiran in lead

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Former national champion Dibyendu Barua suffered his second defeat in the Parsvnath International Open chess tournament.

Ranji cricketer hospitalised after being hit on head

Ranji cricketer hospitalised after being hit on head

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal was taken to hospital after being hit on the head while fielding in his team's Ranji Trophy Group C match against Chhattisgarh. Agarwal was fielding at forward short leg when Manoj Singh's pull off spinner Mehdi Hasan found the fielder's helmet. According to information received, he remained conscious but was stretchered off the field.

Worry about 'your ISIS', BJP's Ram Madhav tells Muslim Al Jazeera Anchor

Worry about 'your ISIS', BJP's Ram Madhav tells Muslim Al Jazeera Anchor

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Madhav raised eyebrows when he told journalist Mehdi Hasan, 'your ISIS' when he was trying to make a point about his apprehensions about the dreaded militant group -- the Islamic State.

Bangla ODIs: How Ishan Kishan Zoomed Up MVPI

Bangla ODIs: How Ishan Kishan Zoomed Up MVPI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Ishan Kishan played just one match in the series, but his blistering 210 in 131 balls took him to the second place (MVPI: 289).

PHOTOS, One-off Test: India make Bangladesh chase leather

PHOTOS, One-off Test: India make Bangladesh chase leather

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara overcame occasional discomforts to take India to 86 for one wicket at lunch on the opening day of their one-off Test against Bangladesh at Hyderabad on Thursday.

I had to say those things: Javed Akhtar on 26/11 remarks in Pakistan

I had to say those things: Javed Akhtar on 26/11 remarks in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar on Friday said his comments on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks during his recent visit to Pakistan have become "too big" but he had to set the record straight on certain things while he was there.

IPL 2018 squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2018 squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League will commence, on Saturday, April 7 and will end on 27th May

Warm-up: India A 91/1 after Bangladesh declare at 224/8

Warm-up: India A 91/1 after Bangladesh declare at 224/8

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

India A put on a dominant performance as they raced to 91 for one after Bangladesh declared their innings at 224 for eight on the first day of their two-day warm-up match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

IPL Preview: RCB aim to continue revival take on table-toppers SRH

IPL Preview: RCB aim to continue revival take on table-toppers SRH

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in another must-win Indian Premier League encounter

IPL Preview: Sunrisers face rampaging KXIP

IPL Preview: Sunrisers face rampaging KXIP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A charged up Sunrisers Hyderabad will have revenge on their minds when they face an in-form Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'

Can Knight Riders beat Sunrisers and seal play-offs berth?

Can Knight Riders beat Sunrisers and seal play-offs berth?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders will have no margin for error when they take on hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will fancy their chances despite coming off a defeat, in the Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Saturday.

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad unit would look to consolidate its position at the top of the points table

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Royals are aware of the challenges facing them at the Sawai Mansingh Stadum, a few days after Sunrisers Hyderabad got the better of Kings XI Punjab to grab the second position in the standings.

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The variety in Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack will pose a few tricky questions for Mumbai Indians

'Balanced' Sunrisers won't feel impact of Warner's absence: Moody

'Balanced' Sunrisers won't feel impact of Warner's absence: Moody

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'We are pretty comfortable and to be honest with you, there is nothing we can do about what happened with David Warner. We have moved on from there'

IPL Preview: CSK take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL Preview: CSK take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings take on table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League match, in Pune, on Sunday.

IPL Preview: Sunrisers seek to bounce back in clash against CSK

IPL Preview: Sunrisers seek to bounce back in clash against CSK

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to bounce back when they take on Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

IPL Preview: Can Sunrisers maintain unbeaten run?

IPL Preview: Can Sunrisers maintain unbeaten run?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The unbeaten streak of table-toppers Surisers Hyderabad would be up for a test when they take on third-placed Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League contest, in Mohali, on Thursday.

Pakistan probably sheltered Osama, says former ISI chief

Pakistan probably sheltered Osama, says former ISI chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Did Pakistan reveal Osama bin Laden's position to the United States?

Why the Afghans LOST the War

Why the Afghans LOST the War

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

When corruption eats into the vitals of a nation, the State structures decompose and collapse. And when the leadership loses respect of the people, the war is lost, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

In-form SRH stand in way of KKR

In-form SRH stand in way of KKR

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad stand in the way of two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, who would be looking to bring their campaign back on track at home during an Indian Premier League T20 cricket clash, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

IPL Preview: Delhi face uphill task against in-form SRH

IPL Preview: Delhi face uphill task against in-form SRH

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Daredevils once again had a stop-start campaign in the ongoing IPL and are standing on the verge of yet another early elimination.

IPL Preview: Desperate Delhi host high-flying Sunrisers

IPL Preview: Desperate Delhi host high-flying Sunrisers

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Delhi Daredevils will have to learn from the mistakes made in the previous game against table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Friday

IPL Qualifier-II: Upbeat KKR ready for Sunrisers battle

IPL Qualifier-II: Upbeat KKR ready for Sunrisers battle

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to exploit Sunrisers Hyderabad's recent run of poor form