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Suicide rumours spark Punjab varsity protests, police vehicle damaged

Suicide rumours spark Punjab varsity protests, police vehicle damaged

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Students at a private university in Patiala protested and allegedly damaged a police vehicle following unverified claims of two female students' suicides on campus. University authorities have denied the claims, calling them rumours, while police have launched an inquiry into the matter.

Don't Trouble The Trouble Review: FaFa Is Brilliant But...

Don't Trouble The Trouble Review: FaFa Is Brilliant But...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Don't Trouble The Trouble misses the opportunity to explore the limitless power and wonder of the human imagination, notes Divya Nair.

Emotional Bond Leads Delhi Teen To Odisha With Woman Fleeing Domestic Violence

Emotional Bond Leads Delhi Teen To Odisha With Woman Fleeing Domestic Violence

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A 16-year-old girl, reported missing from west Delhi, was traced to Odisha along with a 32-year-old woman. The girl had become emotionally attached to the woman, Pooja, who had allegedly experienced domestic violence, and accompanied her to her parental home in Odisha. Delhi Police, in coordination with Odisha police, successfully located them.

Muchova, Noskova steer Czech Republic past Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title

Muchova, Noskova steer Czech Republic past Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Czech Republic secured their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title by defeating Ukraine 2-0 in the final. Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova delivered dominant singles victories, with Muchova sweeping Anhelina Kalinina and Noskova overcoming Elina Svitolina. This victory marks the Czechs' first title since 2018, solidifying their position as the second-most successful nation in the competition's history.

The American History Teacher Who Sings Outside SRK's Mannat

The American History Teacher Who Sings Outside SRK's Mannat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

American history teacher Eric Azevedo sings Hindi film songs on the streets of Mumbai, turning his passion for music into a way of life.

Were These Biopics Done Right?

Were These Biopics Done Right?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

From Azhar and Sanju to Thackeray and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Bollywood has often struggled to tell controversial true stories without turning their subjects into heroes.

How To File EPFO Nomination

How To File EPFO Nomination

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Members should review their nomination after marriage, childbirth, or other changes in family circumstances. They can file a fresh e-signed nomination to replace an earlier one.

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has become the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs, achieving the milestone during the Asian Games final against Sri Lanka.

Why Congress Workers Face Serious Charges Over CEC Residence Protest

Why Congress Workers Face Serious Charges Over CEC Residence Protest

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Around 20 Congress workers, including six arrested, have been booked for attempt to murder, grievous hurt, and rioting after allegedly defacing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence in Agra during a protest. The Congress party claims "false" sections were invoked and plans to challenge the charges.

'Akhilesh persuaded a 'scared' Rahul to contest from Raebareli'

'Akhilesh persuaded a 'scared' Rahul to contest from Raebareli'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Samajwadi Party MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel asserted that the Congress would not have secured any seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections without their alliance. He claimed SP chief Akhilesh Yadav persuaded Rahul Gandhi to contest Raebareli and highlighted the SP's significant contribution to the INDIA bloc's success in Uttar Pradesh.

Bhaker, Toor to carry India's flag at Asian Games opening

Bhaker, Toor to carry India's flag at Asian Games opening

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and defending shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named as India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony. Bhaker's Olympic achievements and Toor's past Asian Games gold medals highlight their selection.

AIFF Names Anthony Andrews As India U17 Women's Assistant Coach

AIFF Names Anthony Andrews As India U17 Women's Assistant Coach

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Anthony Andrews, a highly successful coach in Indian women's football, has been appointed as the assistant coach for the India U17 women's national team. He will continue his dual role with East Bengal FC while preparing the Young Tigresses for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the US, while Apple's official prices differ across countries and regions, reflecting local taxes, duties, currency values and market pricing.

Asian Games: Baranica makes history with India's 1st pole vault medal

Asian Games: Baranica makes history with India's 1st pole vault medal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Baranica Elangovan has won a historic bronze medal for India in the women's pole vault event at the Asian Games, marking the country's first-ever medal in the discipline. She shared the bronze with Kazakhstan's Polina Ivanova, both clearing 4.15m.

Thackerays to hold massive protest in Mumbai against EC on Oct 4

Thackerays to hold massive protest in Mumbai against EC on Oct 4

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, are organising a mass protest march in Mumbai on October 4 against the Election Commission. They accuse the EC of acting as a "branch of the ruling party" and allege "gross deception" of voters, calling for broader political and public participation.

Pilibhit Court Directs FIR Against 10 Officials Over Alleged Assault On Women Protesters

Pilibhit Court Directs FIR Against 10 Officials Over Alleged Assault On Women Protesters

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A special court in Pilibhit has ordered the registration of an FIR against 10 officials, including a sub-divisional magistrate and circle officer, following allegations of assault and misbehaviour with women protesting against liquor shops in a residential area. The court's directive came after the women's complaint was allegedly not registered by local police.

India Named in US China Transshipment Network

India Named in US China Transshipment Network

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

'All these reports and announcements by the US seem like attempts to gain a lever in trade deal negotiations with India.'

Plea in Supreme Court seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Plea in Supreme Court seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged statutory duty violations and the controversial deletion of 13 crore voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming decisions were made without the concurrence of other election commissioners.

Seven students among nine held in LPU campus violence case

Seven students among nine held in LPU campus violence case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Nine individuals, including seven students, have been apprehended in connection with the violence at Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus. Two FIRs have been registered for arson, rioting, and damage. Separately, two people were arrested for spreading rumours related to an incident at Chitkara University.

India's Archery Prodigy Kumkum Mohod Aims For Olympic Glory

India's Archery Prodigy Kumkum Mohod Aims For Olympic Glory

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Teenaged Indian archer Kumkum Mohod made history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by winning India's first-ever women's individual recurve archery gold medal and securing an Olympic quota place. Her coach and association secretary highlight her dedication, academic inclination, and long-term goal of winning an Olympic medal, despite financial challenges.

Virat Kohli Beats Tendulkar To 15,000 Runs In ODIs

Virat Kohli Beats Tendulkar To 15,000 Runs In ODIs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Virat Kohli has become only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to complete 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals, achieving the feat in his 303rd innings, significantly faster than Tendulkar's 377 innings.

Delhi SIR: Bimal Jalan, IAF ex-chief Browne among voters issued notices

Delhi SIR: Bimal Jalan, IAF ex-chief Browne among voters issued notices

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan, ex-IAF Chief NAK Browne, and other prominent figures in Delhi have received notices regarding discrepancies in their voter details during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Over 33 lakh electors have been identified for such notices, with a deadline of September 30 for responses.

Operation Prahar: Drones Uncover Rs 3 Crore Cannabis Haul In MP

Operation Prahar: Drones Uncover Rs 3 Crore Cannabis Haul In MP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh police conducted a large-scale operation, 'Operation Prahar', in Khargone district, seizing cannabis plants worth nearly Rs 3 crore. Drones were instrumental in locating the illegal cultivation sites in remote tribal areas, leading to the confiscation of over 15,000 plants. Four accused are currently absconding, and cases have been registered under the NDPS Act.

POCSO Court Delivers Justice In Keralam Minor Assault Case

POCSO Court Delivers Justice In Keralam Minor Assault Case

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

A POCSO court in Keralam has sentenced a 64-year-old man, Abdul Razak, to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in October 2023. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh. The incident led to a mob attack on the accused, for which his wife filed a separate case.

Sunita Reacts To Govinda-Komal's Lalbaugcha Raja Visit

Sunita Reacts To Govinda-Komal's Lalbaugcha Raja Visit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Govinda's recent visit to Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja with his Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar has fuelled ongoing relationship rumours, prompting cryptic comments from his wife Sunita Ahuja and strong reactions from Kashmera Shah.

Kolkata's Lenin, Marx, Ho Chi Minh roads on BJP govt's renaming list

Kolkata's Lenin, Marx, Ho Chi Minh roads on BJP govt's renaming list

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

A committee formed by West Bengal's BJP government is considering proposals to rename several prominent roads, bridges, and public places in Kolkata, including those named after communist leaders Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx, and Ho Chi Minh. This move has sparked sharp criticism from the Trinamool Congress and CPI(M), who view it as "vendetta politics" and an attempt to disrespect differing ideologies.

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.

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav among new BJP state in-charges

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav among new BJP state in-charges

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a significant reshuffle of its state in-charges and co-in-charges across all 28 states and eight Union territories, with prominent leaders like Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav assigned to crucial states, as the party gears up for upcoming assembly elections.

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Mahindra has managed to deliver all these updates while retaining the starting ex-showroom price of 10.32 Lakh. And, that's a value play you rarely see in today's market, says Rajesh Karkera.

Long-Running JVG Fraud Case Sees Chargesheet Filed By EOW

Long-Running JVG Fraud Case Sees Chargesheet Filed By EOW

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against four individuals in a 16-year-old fraud case involving Johar Veer Goga (JVG), an unauthorised non-banking finance company in Jammu. The case stems from an investor's complaint in 2010 regarding an unpaid fixed deposit from 1996-97, revealing that JVG operated without proper regulatory registration.

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Leaves You Spellbound

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Leaves You Spellbound

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Lord Ganesha comes in various forms and each one lives in your heart. Enjoy these pictures from Rediff readers.

'It's too much': Alcaraz demands end to late-night tennis

'It's too much': Alcaraz demands end to late-night tennis

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi are advocating for significant changes to Grand Slam scheduling, particularly to avoid late-night finishes that impact player welfare and fan attendance. Alcaraz's US Open campaign ended in a 3:33 a.m. finish, prompting his call for matches to conclude by 11 p.m. Agassi supports guaranteed downtime for players, highlighting a broader push for improved working conditions in professional tennis.

'Always be the first one': Pranavi Urs scripts history at Asian Games

'Always be the first one': Pranavi Urs scripts history at Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in golf.

Asian Games Shooting: Neeru-Kynan Win Trap Mixed Team GOLD

Asian Games Shooting: Neeru-Kynan Win Trap Mixed Team GOLD

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's shooters Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinched the gold medal in the trap mixed team event at the Asian Games on Wednesday.

Where Has Assamese Woman Deported To Bangladesh Vanished?

Where Has Assamese Woman Deported To Bangladesh Vanished?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

More than three months after her midnight deportation, however, the central question remains unanswered: Where is Mumtaz Begum?

Big blow for Australia as Inglis suffers finger fracture

Big blow for Australia as Inglis suffers finger fracture

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day Internationals against South Africa due to a fractured right index finger. The injury occurred during the first ODI, and he now faces a race against time to be fit for the upcoming three-match Test series in South Africa. Alex Carey is expected to replace him behind the stumps for the ODIs.

A fisherman's son, Noble sails into Asian Games history

A fisherman's son, Noble sails into Asian Games history

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis secured India's first-ever Asian Games silver medal in men's skiff sailing. Hailing from Kochi, their journey is deeply connected to the sea, with Noble overcoming personal tragedy after losing his fisherman father in the 2018 Kerala floods. Their decade-long partnership and debut Asian Games performance mark a significant achievement for Indian sailing.

Modi should resign for 'pressuring' CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Kharge

Modi should resign for 'pressuring' CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Kharge

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, citing alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the poll process. Kharge outlined five key demands for electoral transparency and pledged that the Congress party would protest both on the streets and in Parliament.

India to kickstart 2027 ODI World Cup campaign with matches against Australia, Pakistan

India to kickstart 2027 ODI World Cup campaign with matches against Australia, Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The ICC has announced the schedule for the men's World Cup, detailing India's opening match against Australia, a crucial clash with Pakistan, and other group stage fixtures, along with the dates and venues for the semi-finals and final.

Mamata to back Congress in Nandigram after candidate pulls out

Mamata to back Congress in Nandigram after candidate pulls out

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Mamata Banerjee's faction of the Trinamool Congress announced support for the Congress candidate in the Nandigram assembly bypoll after its own candidate withdrew. This decision comes amidst a bitter dispute with the Election Commission over the freezing of TMC's traditional symbol and name, which Banerjee termed "arbitrary" and accused the BJP of trying to destroy opposition parties.