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'Tied for nearly 3 hours': Delhi playschool sealed over child abuse

'Tied for nearly 3 hours': Delhi playschool sealed over child abuse

Rediff.com11 minutes ago

The father of a three-year-old boy, who allegedly endured hours of physical abuse inside his playschool in northeast Delhi, has claimed that CCTV footage showed his son tied to a chair for nearly three hours, beaten and kicked repeatedly, and, in one instance, a person placing hands on the child's private parts.

Ambidextrous spinner Vijay Yadav draws inspiration from Virat Kohli

Ambidextrous spinner Vijay Yadav draws inspiration from Virat Kohli

Rediff.com22 minutes ago

Kashi Rudras' ambidextrous spinner Vijay Yadav has set an ambitious target of making it to the IPL within the next one to two years, driven by his dedication to all three departments of the game and profound inspiration from Virat Kohli's aggression and commitment.

Mayank Agarawal joins English county side Durham

Mayank Agarawal joins English county side Durham

Rediff.com34 minutes ago

India batter Mayank Agarwal has signed with Durham for the final four matches of the County Championship's Division Two, aiming to help the team secure promotion to Division One.

US Open: Champion Aryna Sabalenka Off To A Smashing Start

US Open: Champion Aryna Sabalenka Off To A Smashing Start

Rediff.com54 minutes ago

Aryna Sabalenka began her quest for a third successive US Open title with a dominant win against Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Oman examines ransom calls in Indian captain case, Centre tells SC

Oman examines ransom calls in Indian captain case, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that authorities in Muscat are examining claims that the family of Indian merchant navy captain Ashish Kumar received ransom calls following his disappearance after a drone or missile attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

HC dismisses ex-cricketer Yusuf Pathan's plea over Vadodara land claim

HC dismisses ex-cricketer Yusuf Pathan's plea over Vadodara land claim

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

The Gujarat high court on Monday dismissed as withdrawn a plea of former India cricketer and Lok Sabha MP Yusuf Pathan's appeal against a single judge order passed in August last year, calling him an "encroacher" on a piece of government land in Vadodara.

India name 26-member football squad for Brazil, Uruguay friendlies

India name 26-member football squad for Brazil, Uruguay friendlies

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Indian men's football team, led by head coach Khalid Jamil, will play high-profile friendlies against Panama, five-time world champions Brazil, and two-time world champions Uruguay in September and October.

Modi meets Putin, urges him to end Ukraine war

Modi meets Putin, urges him to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to move from 'endless war to the end of war' in Ukraine, emphasising that a peaceful resolution is humanity's shared priority.

Pakistan sends seven players home from England; coach Sarfaraz replaced ahead of third Test

Pakistan sends seven players home from England; coach Sarfaraz replaced ahead of third Test

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Visitors Pakistan replaced seven players and their head coach on Monday, after suffering two heavy losses to England in their ongoing three-Test series.

10 Timeless Princess Diana Looks

10 Timeless Princess Diana Looks

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Princess Diana's style remains iconic decades later. From chic casuals to elegant gowns, her fashion choices still inspire trends today.

T20I tri-series: Evans' final over heroics help Zimbabwe edge Namibia

T20I tri-series: Evans' final over heroics help Zimbabwe edge Namibia

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Zimbabwe secured a dramatic five-run victory over hosts Namibia in the third match of the T20 tri-series, taking four wickets in the final over to defend their total of 195-6.

Gold extends losing streak, falls Rs 1,500 on hawkish Fed, rising oil prices

Gold extends losing streak, falls Rs 1,500 on hawkish Fed, rising oil prices

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Gold prices in India extended their losing streak, falling by Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,60,900 per 10 grams, influenced by hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and rising oil prices, which have increased expectations of an interest rate hike.

Nepal flood toll reaches 939; over 10,000 rescued so far

Nepal flood toll reaches 939; over 10,000 rescued so far

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has tragically risen to 903, with 4,247 people still reported missing, including security personnel and foreigners. India has dispatched an 18-member team of forensic experts to assist with DNA analysis and identification of victims.

No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina

No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Lionel Messi leaves as a World Cup winner and twice Copa America champion, the man who stepped out of Diego Maradona's immense shadow to create an Argentine legacy entirely his own.

'I leave with peace of mind and pride': Lionel Messi retires from international football

'I leave with peace of mind and pride': Lionel Messi retires from international football

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday.

Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge

Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has been sentenced to eight years of rigorous imprisonment by a Delhi court for impersonating a Supreme Court judge and attempting to influence a bail proceeding. The court emphasised the need for a deterrent message against manipulating the justice system, especially given the rise of sophisticated impersonation techniques.

Messi Retires! The Milestones That Defined His International Career

Messi Retires! The Milestones That Defined His International Career

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a career marked by numerous club and international accolades, including multiple Ballon d'Or awards and a World Cup title.

Goa govt drops plan to table anti-conversion bill

Goa govt drops plan to table anti-conversion bill

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Goa government has decided not to introduce its anti-religious conversion bill during the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly, following significant pushback from legislators representing the minority community.

From accidental shooter to Asian Games: Army man Kedarling's incredible journey

From accidental shooter to Asian Games: Army man Kedarling's incredible journey

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Naib Subedar Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve, a 27-year-old from a farming village in Karnataka, is set to represent India at the Asian Games in shooting, a sport he discovered only after joining the Indian Army in 2018 with no prior sporting ambition.

Maharashtra SIR: 2.06 crore voters excluded from draft roll

Maharashtra SIR: 2.06 crore voters excluded from draft roll

Rediff.com3 hours ago

More than 2.06 crore electors, representing 21.14 per cent of Maharashtra's previous voter base, have been excluded from the draft electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) due to reasons like being untraceable, deceased, or having shifted residences.

Centre defers Census in Manipur amid NRC demands

Centre defers Census in Manipur amid NRC demands

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Union government has deferred census operations in Manipur, originally scheduled to begin on September 1, following persistent demands from civil society organisations for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to address concerns about demographic changes due to alleged illegal immigration.

16-yr-old gang-raped in moving sleeper bus in Greater Noida

16-yr-old gang-raped in moving sleeper bus in Greater Noida

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by a bus driver and conductor in Greater Noida after she mistakenly boarded their vehicle, and was later abandoned over 40 km away in Kashmere Gate, Delhi. The two accused have been arrested, and the incident has drawn comparisons to the 2012 Nirbhaya case.

Delhi riots: Court acquits 12, says mere mob membership cannot prove guilt

Delhi riots: Court acquits 12, says mere mob membership cannot prove guilt

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A court in New Delhi has acquitted 12 persons accused of murder, rioting, and dacoity in a 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, saying that criminal liability cannot be fastened on a person merely because he was a member of an unlawful assembly without proof of his individual acts.

Maha FDA busts racket tampering expiry dates of packaged snacks

Maha FDA busts racket tampering expiry dates of packaged snacks

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A food tampering racket in Navi Mumbai, involving the alteration of expiry dates on popular brands like Maggi and Lay's, has been busted by the Maharashtra FDA and Navi Mumbai Police Crime Branch, leading to the seizure of products worth over Rs 75 lakh.

Liverpool sign France forward Barcola from PSG in $162 million deal

Liverpool sign France forward Barcola from PSG in $162 million deal

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Liverpool have officially signed France international Bradley Barcola from European champions Paris St Germain on a long-term contract, with British media reporting the deal to be worth around $162 million.

'Malicious speculation': China denies Tibet projects linked to Nepal floods

'Malicious speculation': China denies Tibet projects linked to Nepal floods

Rediff.com4 hours ago

China on Monday dismissed claims linking its massive hydropower projects in Tibet to the August 26 flash flood disaster in Nepal, calling them "malicious speculation".

'Like Father, Like Son': Suresh Raina's Son Starts Cricket

'Like Father, Like Son': Suresh Raina's Son Starts Cricket

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina's son, Rio, has started his cricketing journey, with Raina expressing his excitement to relive the game through his son's experiences.

Nepal Floods: Rescue Operations Face Equipment Crunch

Nepal Floods: Rescue Operations Face Equipment Crunch

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Devastating flash floods in Nepal, triggered by an ice and rock collapse, have led to over 900 deaths and 4,000 missing. Rescue operations by security personnel are severely hampered by critical shortages of specialised equipment, including thermal cameras, body bags, ropes, and helicopters. International assistance from India and China is aiding the search for missing workers, highlighting Nepal's long-standing disaster management capacity issues and inadequate funding.

Duleep Trophy: Tilak Varma's unbeaten ton puts South Zone ahead

Duleep Trophy: Tilak Varma's unbeaten ton puts South Zone ahead

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Captain Tilak Varma's unbeaten 106 and Shreyas Gopal's 87 helped South Zone secure a vital 90-run first-innings lead against North Zone in their Duleep Trophy semifinal, overcoming an early collapse.

India's Economy Outperforms Expectations With 7.8% Growth

India's Economy Outperforms Expectations With 7.8% Growth

Rediff.com5 hours ago

India's economy recorded a robust 7.8 per cent growth in the April-June quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, surpassing both market expectations and the Reserve Bank of India's forecast. This strong performance positions India as the world's fastest-growing major economy, demonstrating resilience despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in Iran. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation highlighted the sustained growth momentum amidst global headwinds.

Subhash Chandra drops Ambani allegations, focuses on settling Essel Group debt

Subhash Chandra drops Ambani allegations, focuses on settling Essel Group debt

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Zee founder Subhash Chandra has shifted his public statements from allegations against Mukesh Ambani to focusing on settling outstanding Essel Group debt, with borrowers reportedly agreeing to repay obligations.

Chinese arms executive held for leaking secrets to two countries

Chinese arms executive held for leaking secrets to two countries

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A Chinese military trading company executive has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information to intelligence agencies from two countries, China's top spy and anti-espionage agency said on Monday.

Revealed: What Modi said to Iranian President about war

Revealed: What Modi said to Iranian President about war

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO summit, advocating for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia conflict and expressing India's desire to expand and diversify trade with Iran. Pezeshkian, in turn, urged India to leverage its contacts to promote peace.

No external pressure on Sonia book, it came down to one issue: Penguin India

No external pressure on Sonia book, it came down to one issue: Penguin India

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Penguin Random House India has denied any external pressure influenced its decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', stating an 'impasse over a particular issue' led to the author's team withdrawing the book.

SC to hear govt plea on quashing FIRs against NEET protesters

SC to hear govt plea on quashing FIRs against NEET protesters

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the Centre to quash FIRs against students involved in NEET examination paper leak protests. This development comes amidst planned fresh protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and follows previous court directives regarding the nature of charges against student protesters.

Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 77,500 crore by FY31 for expansion, new models

Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 77,500 crore by FY31 for expansion, new models

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Maruti Suzuki India has significantly increased its capital expenditure (capex) outlay to Rs 77,500 crore for the five-year period ending FY31, aiming to boost capacity, develop new models, and enhance R&D, as announced by MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi.

Sooryavanshi Misses Century After Breaking 57-Year Old Duleep Trophy Record

Sooryavanshi Misses Century After Breaking 57-Year Old Duleep Trophy Record

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batter, made history by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy. Playing for East Zone against Central Zone, he scored an unbeaten 80 off 69 balls, breaking a 57-year-old record.

Remarks on Col Sofiya: Sanction awaited to prosecute MP minister, SC told

Remarks on Col Sofiya: Sanction awaited to prosecute MP minister, SC told

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Supreme Court was informed that sanction is awaited to prosecute Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks against Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The SIT probe is complete, and a chargesheet will be filed once sanction is obtained. Shah had previously apologised for his controversial comments.

5 killed in UP firecracker factory blast; train ops suspended for one hour

5 killed in UP firecracker factory blast; train ops suspended for one hour

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Five people were killed after a massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday afternoon, officials said.

Pandya, Reddy Likely For Afghanistan T20I series; Bumrah's Return Delayed

Pandya, Reddy Likely For Afghanistan T20I series; Bumrah's Return Delayed

Rediff.com6 hours ago

All-rounders Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy are expected to recover from their respective injuries and be available for selection for India's upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, providing a significant boost to the squad.