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TN to opposes Centre's delimitation plan, backs 543-seat Lok Sabha freeze

TN to opposes Centre's delimitation plan, backs 543-seat Lok Sabha freeze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

A meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, unanimously decided to oppose the Union government's proposed delimitation exercise, demanding its complete withdrawal and an extension of the delimitation freeze for another 25 years.

Mountaineering legend 'Nims' Purja killed in avalanche

Mountaineering legend 'Nims' Purja killed in avalanche

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Veteran Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, has died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit Baltistan. He was part of a 10-member climbing team caught in the avalanche at 7,000 metres. Three bodies have been identified, and six others located, with Purja's death confirmed by Elite Expedition.

HC orders Maha doctors to call off strike immediately, cites patient safety

HC orders Maha doctors to call off strike immediately, cites patient safety

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court has ordered resident doctors in Maharashtra to immediately end their strike, which was protesting the registration of homoeopaths under the Maharashtra Medical Council. The court expressed grave concern over patient safety and warned of wage stoppage, leading the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) to agree to call off the protest.

Bangladesh fumes over Hasina's media interaction in India

Bangladesh fumes over Hasina's media interaction in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Bangladesh on Wednesday expressed outrage over deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi, saying the event has hurt the sentiments of its people and could adversely affect efforts to improve bilateral ties with India.

Pakistan's Batting Collapse Returns To Haunt Them In West Indies Test

Pakistan's Batting Collapse Returns To Haunt Them In West Indies Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Pakistan faces a daunting chase in the opening Test against West Indies in Tarouba, grappling with a recurring batting collapse issue that has plagued them over the last 10 months. After being bowled out for 282, losing seven wickets for 38 runs, they now hope their pace attack can limit West Indies' lead.

How Boxer Jaismine Fought Illness To Win CWG Gold

How Boxer Jaismine Fought Illness To Win CWG Gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

World champion boxer Jaismine Lamboria clinched a gold medal in the women's 57kg category at the Commonwealth Games, overcoming a severe illness that included high fever, concussion, and hospitalisation just weeks before the event. Her victory marks a remarkable comeback, improving on her previous bronze medal, and highlights her resilience despite disrupted training and mental challenges.

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Who are the special fathers of these famous Indians? The paternal figures responsible for putting them on the right path and helping them find greatness.

India rewrites Commonwealth Games judo history with two golds and a silver

India rewrites Commonwealth Games judo history with two golds and a silver

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's judokas scripted history at the Commonwealth Games on Friday as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh clinched the country's first-ever gold medals in the sport, while Yamini Mourya added a silver to cap the nation's best-ever judo campaign.

Vedika Pinto: 'I Don't Begrudge Star Kids At All'

Vedika Pinto: 'I Don't Begrudge Star Kids At All'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

'I don't think they are at fault for where they are born or what they are allotted.' 'If anything, today it feels like being a star kid comes with its own set of assumptions and challenges, regardless of how talented you are.'

Vande Mataram bill is first to be passed by both houses in this session

Vande Mataram bill is first to be passed by both houses in this session

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Parliament has passed The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making any insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence, punishable with imprisonment up to three years or a fine.

Historic Double! Gulveer First Indian To Win 2 Athletics Medals In Single CWG

Historic Double! Gulveer First Indian To Win 2 Athletics Medals In Single CWG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Gulveer Singh has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a 5000m medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a bronze.

'I thought I'd be holding a medal. Instead, I'm holding MRI reports'

'I thought I'd be holding a medal. Instead, I'm holding MRI reports'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

India's fastest hurdler, Tejas Shirse, has revealed he competed in the Commonwealth Games 110m hurdles final with two stress fractures in his left foot, an injury that has ended his 2026 season and shattered his dream of competing at the Asian Games next month.

Everyone Loves Crispy Palak Bhajiyas

Everyone Loves Crispy Palak Bhajiyas

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

At sunset, in Vashi, New Bombay, a modest roadside stall, near the entrance of General Arun Kumar Vaidya Kala Kendra, quietly draws a steady stream of endless customers -- office-goers, students, families and regulars.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Confidence Key After Record-Breaking T20I Fifty

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Confidence Key After Record-Breaking T20I Fifty

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

India's teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15 years and 118 days, became the youngest player to score a fifty in men's international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.

Bill to expedite paper leak trials to be tabled in Parliament

Bill to expedite paper leak trials to be tabled in Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

India is set to introduce a new amendment to its anti-paper leak law in the Lok Sabha, aiming to establish fast-track courts across all states and union territories for swift trials and significantly harsher penalties for exam malpractices, including jail terms of 5 to 10 years and fines up to Rs 50 lakh for individuals, and up to Rs 10 crore for organised crimes.

Women Wrestlers Vow To Challenge Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Acquittal In Sexual Harassment Case

Women Wrestlers Vow To Challenge Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Acquittal In Sexual Harassment Case

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat announced that women wrestlers will appeal a Delhi court's decision to acquit former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case. Phogat expressed deep sadness over the verdict and alleged that Singh used his influence to intimidate complainants, but affirmed the wrestlers' resolve to continue their fight for justice.

Sreeshankar wins second successive CWG long jump silver; gold for para athlete Dilip Gavit

Sreeshankar wins second successive CWG long jump silver; gold for para athlete Dilip Gavit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India had a stellar Day 7 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Murali Sreeshankar securing his second consecutive long jump silver medal and Indian boxers assuring the country of 10 medals by reaching the semi-finals in various categories. Para athletes also made history with a one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 event.

Youth divert birthday savings to Jantar Mantar protests

Youth divert birthday savings to Jantar Mantar protests

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Young students are diverting their personal savings, originally intended for gadgets or college expenses, to fund their participation in the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, highlighting their commitment to issues affecting their future.

Zidane takes over as France national team head coach

Zidane takes over as France national team head coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Former France midfielder and Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the French national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps.

India's CWG Medal Count Rises With Boxing, Athletics Success

India's CWG Medal Count Rises With Boxing, Athletics Success

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian athletes have delivered a strong performance at the Commonwealth Games, with boxers securing at least nine bronze medals by advancing to the semifinals. In athletics, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill qualified for the shot put final, and Animesh Kujur reached the 200m semifinals. While weightlifting and mainstream swimming saw some setbacks, para swimmers also advanced.

Why Start-up Employees May Retire Poor

Why Start-up Employees May Retire Poor

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

An employee whose financial future is 60-80 per cent dependent on a single company's growth trajectory has no genuine safety net.

Doctors' Day: 7 Bollywood Doctors Who Won Our Hearts

Doctors' Day: 7 Bollywood Doctors Who Won Our Hearts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Bollywood has given us many memorable Doctor Saab characters over the years. These reel-life doctors offer, when accurate, a little peek into the triumphs and challenges of a medical life in India. Bollywood has given us some remarkable medical characters over the years. These reel-life doctors entertained audiences while reflecting the triumphs and challenges of the medical profession. As we celebrate the healers who make a difference in real life, here's a look at 7 unforgettable doctor characters who left their mark on the Bollywood screen.

Honeymoon murder: Raja Raghuvanshi's wedding bill sparks fresh dispute

Honeymoon murder: Raja Raghuvanshi's wedding bill sparks fresh dispute

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Nearly 15 months after the marriage of local businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, the wedding caterer on Tuesday approached the police in Indore to seek their help in the recovery of alleged outstanding payment of Rs 2.82 lakh, an official said.

The Kishore Kumar Song That Has Become Gen Z's Voice

The Kishore Kumar Song That Has Become Gen Z's Voice

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

How did a melancholic Kishore Kumar classic from 1964, remixed decades later, become the unlikely soundtrack to a Gen Z protest?

Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Beyond Besties: Unexpected Friends Who Change Your Life

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

From childhood playmates to train companions and mommies who become your friends, every phase of life introduces us to a new kind of friendship, says Divya Nair.

Ancy Sojan erases Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long-jump record

Ancy Sojan erases Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long-jump record

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Kerala's Ancy Sojan created history on Saturday by breaking the long-standing national record in women's long jump at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.

CWG 2026: India's Women Boxers Win Record 5 Gold Medals

CWG 2026: India's Women Boxers Win Record 5 Gold Medals

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India won their fifth gold medal in the Commonwealth Games boxing competition with Arundhati Choudhary beating Chantelle Reid of England in the women's 70kg final in Glasgow on Saturday.

Back as Italy boss, Mancini targets two trophies

Back as Italy boss, Mancini targets two trophies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Roberto Mancini has returned for a second spell as Italy coach, vowing to revive the Azzurri's fortunes after the nation missed the last three World Cups and failed to win a major trophy since Euro 2020 under his previous leadership.

Channi skips Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech amid Punjab Congress rift

Channi skips Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech amid Punjab Congress rift

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Congress MP from Jalandhar, Charanjit Singh Channi, was conspicuous by his absence when party leader Rahul Gandhi spoke in a debate in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, bringing to the fore the recent rift within the party's state unit.

From World No. 2 to Asian Games Medal Hope: Manav Thakkar's Next Big Mission

From World No. 2 to Asian Games Medal Hope: Manav Thakkar's Next Big Mission

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

'Being World No. 2 will give us good confidence when we compete at the Asian Games.'

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'It's very easy for people to say, 'She got work because of her connections. What they don't see is the number of rejections I went through. Even if someone helps you get your first opportunity, you can't sustain a career unless you know your craft. I wanted people to hire me because they believed in my work, not because I was related to someone.'

Late bloomer Saransh Jain proves perseverance pays with India Test call-up at 33

Late bloomer Saransh Jain proves perseverance pays with India Test call-up at 33

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Age is just a number for uncapped off-spin allrounder Saransh Jain who at 33 years has earned his maiden Test call-up for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour on the back of consistent performances in the domestic circuit and India A.

African Football Chiefs Back Gianni Infantino Despite FIFA Governance Crisis

African Football Chiefs Back Gianni Infantino Despite FIFA Governance Crisis

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Leading African football administrators have publicly expressed their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, offering him crucial backing ahead of next March's presidential election, despite his recent decision to abandon a controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenue.

After NEET backlash, BJP turns to Instagram to win back young voters

After NEET backlash, BJP turns to Instagram to win back young voters

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The BJP is significantly increasing its digital engagement with young people on Instagram, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers, in response to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and subsequent student protests. This strategic shift aims to counter the narrative and communicate government actions on examination reforms.

Child trafficking 'heinous scourge', says court, denies bail to accused

Child trafficking 'heinous scourge', says court, denies bail to accused

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to Raj Kumar, an accused in an inter-state child trafficking racket, emphasising that child trafficking is a "heinous scourge" and an "onslaught on the moral conscience of civilised society." The court highlighted the vulnerability of children and the commercialisation of infants, noting that the complainant's newborn is still missing and the accused's wife has prior involvement in similar cases.

Assam floods death toll rises to 87, 1.3 lakh affected

Assam floods death toll rises to 87, 1.3 lakh affected

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Assam's flood toll has climbed to 87 with two new fatalities, even as water levels recede in most inundated areas, affecting nearly 1.3 lakh people. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, which could impact several bordering Assam districts.

'Firmly believe Fadnavis will become PM sooner or later': CM's uncle

'Firmly believe Fadnavis will become PM sooner or later': CM's uncle

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' paternal uncle, Balasaheb Fadnavis, expressed his firm belief that his nephew would "sooner or later" become the Prime Minister of India. This statement comes amidst growing speculation about Devendra Fadnavis' potential shift to national politics, especially following recent political developments and claims by Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders.

Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his immediate retirement from all formats of international cricket, stating that the time is right for him to 'move on' after a career spanning over a decade.

Indian-American army surgeon removes brain tumour through patient's nose

Indian-American army surgeon removes brain tumour through patient's nose

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

An Indian-American US Army surgeon in an innovative procedure removed a golf ball-sized tumour developed at the base of the brain by sending an endoscopic device through the patient's nose. Major Jagatkumar Patel, an anterior surgeon at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre near Washington, DC, along with neurosurgeon Army Lt Col Charles Miller, carried out the surgical procedure on Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Andy Archer, who lived with the tumour for 15 years.

Eight bodies recovered from Broad Peak avalanche, search continues for two

Eight bodies recovered from Broad Peak avalanche, search continues for two

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Eight bodies have been recovered from the deadly avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including that of veteran British-Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, with rescuers still searching for the remaining two members of the 10-member expedition team.