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Champions League: Why Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologised after PSG loss

Champions League: Why Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologised after PSG loss

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto apologised for pushing a ball boy during Wednesday's 5-2 Champions League defeat to Paris St Germain.

Suresh Gopi Defends Protocol After Kerala CM Boycotts Modi Event

Suresh Gopi Defends Protocol After Kerala CM Boycotts Modi Event

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Union Minister Suresh Gopi addressed the controversy surrounding the Kerala Chief Minister's absence at Prime Minister Modi's event, citing Blue Book protocol and SPG procedures.

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'Mojtaba Khamenei supervised the most recent repression in December 2025 and January 2026 which remains ongoing.'

Uttar Pradesh Family Deaths: Suicide Pact Suspected Amid Financial Woes

Uttar Pradesh Family Deaths: Suicide Pact Suspected Amid Financial Woes

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Three members of a family were found dead in a locked room in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district, with police suspecting a suicide pact driven by financial difficulties.

Yuki Bhambri reaches first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal in Indian Wells

Yuki Bhambri reaches first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal in Indian Wells

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Yuki Bhambri and his partner Goran Goransson have advanced to the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament after defeating Alexander Erler and Andrea Vavassori.

Indian Shuttler Mannepalli Progresses in Swiss Open

Indian Shuttler Mannepalli Progresses in Swiss Open

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian badminton player Tharun Mannepalli advanced to the second round of the Swiss Open after his opponent Kenta Nishimoto retired due to injury. Malvika Bansod lost her match against Pornpawee Chochuwong.

Orissa High Court: Indiscriminate Bank Account Freezes Hurt Businesses

Orissa High Court: Indiscriminate Bank Account Freezes Hurt Businesses

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'Statutory power must be exercised in a manner that is fair, proportionate, and not excessive.' 'The authority must demonstrate a rational nexus between the property frozen and the alleged offence.'

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Debuts March 13 With 3 Cameras

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Debuts March 13 With 3 Cameras

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The high-end 4a Pro handset draws its design influence from the flagship Phone 3. It showcases a three-lens camera setup paired with the distinctive Glyph Matrix lighting. The device incorporates a micro-LED panel that delivers a more intelligent and visually dynamic approach to alerts and notifications.

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

In the present hyper-connected world, there are many domestic and global factors that affect financial markets. Of them, the most powerful and often least predictable are geopolitical events, which often boil down to one diplomatic headline.

Summer's Here! Tamannaah, Shraddha's Easy Short Hair Styles

Summer's Here! Tamannaah, Shraddha's Easy Short Hair Styles

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Short hair, don't care! From chic bobs to playful lobs, short hairstyles are having a major moment especially now that summer is here.

The Bow Wow Special Bollywood Quiz

The Bow Wow Special Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Terms Relaxed For Chinese Investment, But India Wary About Security

Terms Relaxed For Chinese Investment, But India Wary About Security

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'It's a changing world and the opening up doesn't mean that concerns with regards to security have gone away.'

Indian national killed in Iranian attack on US oil tanker

Indian national killed in Iranian attack on US oil tanker

Rediff.com4 hours ago

An Indian national has reportedly been killed in an attack carried out by Iran using a 'suicide' boat against a US-owned oil tanker near Iraq. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of seafarers in the region.

Why Kritika-Gaurav's Wedding Was So Special

Why Kritika-Gaurav's Wedding Was So Special

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Ranjini Iyengar of Pink Whistle Man explains how she accomodated Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur's brief to design the black and white illustrated wedding card and invitation video.

Bomb Scare Disrupts Maharashtra Budget Session

Bomb Scare Disrupts Maharashtra Budget Session

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai was evacuated following a bomb threat received via email during the budget session, prompting security checks and a search operation.

India cosponsors UN resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf countries

India cosponsors UN resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf countries

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The UN Security Council, with India's support, has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities and denouncing threats to the Strait of Hormuz.

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Federico Valverde scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeats Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Kerala High Court Affirms Life Sentences for BJP Activists in 2006 Murder Case

Kerala High Court Affirms Life Sentences for BJP Activists in 2006 Murder Case

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Kerala High Court has upheld the life sentence of five BJP activists for the murder of a CPI(M) worker in Kannur in 2006, affirming the trial court's decision and highlighting the political rivalry behind the crime.

Obesity Drug Can't Be Advertised Anymore

Obesity Drug Can't Be Advertised Anymore

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'Any promotional activity carried out under the pretext of disease awareness, influencer engagement, corporate campaigns, or similar activities that create brand recall/product visibility of the prescription shall also be treated as violations.'

Kane Williamson turns painful blow into business

Kane Williamson turns painful blow into business

Rediff.com4 hours ago

New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson has launched 'Cover', a brand of protective cricket boxes, inspired by a painful experience on the field. The boxes are designed to offer superior protection against high-speed impacts.

Negotiations Secure Release of Detained Naga Civilians in Manipur

Negotiations Secure Release of Detained Naga Civilians in Manipur

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Twenty-one Tangkhul Naga civilians, detained by Kuki villagers and armed men in Manipur's Ukhrul district, were released following negotiations. Tensions remain high in the region.

Strict Rules On Cards For Foreign Airlines

Strict Rules On Cards For Foreign Airlines

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Under the proposal, if a foreign carrier does not operate flights to a particular Indian airport for 'four consecutive IATA seasons', the regulator may suspend that airport authorisation.

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A police constable in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a garage owner. Three other police personnel are currently absconding.

US trade probe targets India, 15 other countries

US trade probe targets India, 15 other countries

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) office on Wednesday launched a sweeping investigation into manufacturing and industrial practices in 16 economies, including India, citing concerns over what it calls 'structural excess capacity' that could distort global trade. Announcing the move on a White House press call, Jamieson Greer said the probe would be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, one of Washington, DC's most powerful trade enforcement tools.

8 Wonderful Iftaar Destinations

8 Wonderful Iftaar Destinations

Rediff.com5 hours ago

As the sun sets in a riot of colours during the days of Ramzan, the call to prayer is heard and Indian streets are transformed into places of both faith and feasting.

Meghalaya CM Defiant: Stays Put Despite Threat to Residence

Meghalaya CM Defiant: Stays Put Despite Threat to Residence

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has refused to relocate despite receiving information about a possible attack on his residence amid ongoing unrest in the Garo Hills region, appealing for peace and dialogue.

Alia, Kareena's Summer Of Chikankari Fashion!

Alia, Kareena's Summer Of Chikankari Fashion!

Rediff.com5 hours ago

How Bollywood stunners seize summer in all its chikankari glory.

Prithvi Shaw's Fiancee, Akriti Agarwal, Has The Best Date Looks

Prithvi Shaw's Fiancee, Akriti Agarwal, Has The Best Date Looks

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw recently got engaged to social media influencer Akriti Agarwal and if her Instagram is anything to go by, she's very much a full-time diva.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com5 hours ago

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The incident took place in the posh Greater Kailash locality when Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were coming out after attending the marriage function.

Why an IAF Officer in Raipur Allegedly Took His Own Life

Why an IAF Officer in Raipur Allegedly Took His Own Life

Rediff.com5 hours ago

An Indian Air Force officer, Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, was found dead at his residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the alleged suicide, citing potential personal issues as a factor.

IPL 2026: 'If He Bats For 5 Or 10 Balls, Imagine What Mahibhai Can Do'

IPL 2026: 'If He Bats For 5 Or 10 Balls, Imagine What Mahibhai Can Do'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'I don't see a point in Dhoni batting at Number 8 or 9, because he has the potential to turn games around single-handedly, something no other batter in the CSK team can do.'

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Ek DinTrailer Review: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavi Are Likeable

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A romantic drama set against the scenic backdrop of Japan, exploring a unique love story born from a wish and a day of temporary amnesia.

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the attack on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and called for accountability from those responsible for maintaining law and order.

'Difficult days' ahead, Israel warns its citizens

'Difficult days' ahead, Israel warns its citizens

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Israel extends nationwide restrictions and warns citizens of potential attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, with the Home Front Command maintaining current guidelines until further assessment.

India 'deplores' attack on Gujarat-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz

India 'deplores' attack on Gujarat-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 hours ago

India has condemned the escalating attacks on commercial shipping in West Asia, particularly after a Thai-flagged vessel en route to India's Kandla Port was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks have disrupted global oil and gas supplies, impacting India's energy imports.

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The 12-year-old daughter of a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was allegedly kidnapped from outside her residential society in Delhi's Rohini. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to locate the missing girl.

Police Foil Attempted Attack on Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

Police Foil Attempted Attack on Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com13 hours ago

An attempt on the life of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah was thwarted while he was attending a marriage ceremony in Jammu. Police have arrested the suspect and seized the weapon.

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Rediff.com13 hours ago

An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law testified that the alleged incident was a dream. The court has also ordered proceedings against the complainant for presenting false evidence.

IPL: BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest allegations against MS Dhoni

IPL: BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest allegations against MS Dhoni

Rediff.com13 hours ago

BCCI Ethics Officer Justice Arun Mishra (retd) has dismissed a petition filed against former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, accusing him of violating of conflict-of-interest provisions.