News for 'New Year'

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed. The Portugal international's contract expires after a successful nine-year spell.

Delhi Shopkeeper Dies After Clash with Neighbours

Delhi Shopkeeper Dies After Clash with Neighbours

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A 50-year-old shopkeeper was killed and two others injured in a clash with neighbours in Delhi's Shakurpur area. Police have detained three suspects and are investigating the incident.

Tovino Thomas Opts Out Of NTR Jr's Dragon

Tovino Thomas Opts Out Of NTR Jr's Dragon

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Malayalam star Tovino Thomas has officially exited Prashanth Neel's highly anticipated Telugu film Dragon, co-starring NTR Jr, citing extensive production delays that conflicted with his demanding schedule for Malayalam projects.

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Japan is looking for 1,000 postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and postdoctoral researchers from India for funded research opportunities at Japanese institutions.

Delhi: Teens Arrested in Fatal Stabbing Over Petty Debt

Delhi: Teens Arrested in Fatal Stabbing Over Petty Debt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 26-year-old man to death in Delhi over a dispute involving a small debt.

Neymar Hints At Retirement By End Of Year

Neymar Hints At Retirement By End Of Year

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Brazil striker Neymar says he may retire by year-end despite extending his Santos contract, casting doubt over his World Cup hopes.

Delhi Boy, 14, Seriously Injured in Sultanpuri Blade Attack

Delhi Boy, 14, Seriously Injured in Sultanpuri Blade Attack

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a blade attack in Delhi's Sultanpuri area following a quarrel. Police have registered an FIR and detained one juvenile suspect.

India's Pistol and Rifle Shooters Set Sights on ISSF World Cup Dominance

India's Pistol and Rifle Shooters Set Sights on ISSF World Cup Dominance

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Indian pistol and rifle shooters are determined to continue their winning streak at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain, despite missing key players.

Karandeep Kochhar Shines with Late Birdie Streak, Finishes Fifth in International Series

Karandeep Kochhar Shines with Late Birdie Streak, Finishes Fifth in International Series

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar achieved his best finish at an International Series event, securing fifth place with a strong final round performance.

HDFC Bank Q4 deposits grow 15% YoY, advances jump 12%

HDFC Bank Q4 deposits grow 15% YoY, advances jump 12%

Rediff.com1 days ago

HDFC Bank reports a 12% credit growth for the March quarter, alongside the unexpected resignation of its chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, due to ethical concerns.

Delhi Woman's Mother Arrested in Honour Killing Case

Delhi Woman's Mother Arrested in Honour Killing Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The mother of a 19-year-old woman, allegedly murdered by her family in Delhi due to her relationship with a cousin, has been arrested. The postmortem revealed the cause of death was smothering.

Saini Assures Farmers of Crop Purchase, Blames Opposition for Misinformation

Saini Assures Farmers of Crop Purchase, Blames Opposition for Misinformation

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused the opposition of misleading farmers regarding crop procurement, assuring that all produce will be purchased and that the government is addressing any difficulties in grain markets.

Suspicious Death After Dinner: Police Investigate Kushinagar Case

Suspicious Death After Dinner: Police Investigate Kushinagar Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 25-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, died under suspicious circumstances after having dinner at a friend's house. Police are investigating the incident following a complaint of foul play.

Kerala Man Dies After Gang Attack: Revenge Suspected

Kerala Man Dies After Gang Attack: Revenge Suspected

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 39-year-old man was killed in Kadakkal, Kerala, after being attacked by a gang. Police are investigating a possible revenge motive and have taken two people into custody.

Tragic Drowning: Odisha Student Dies in Varkala Sea Accident

Tragic Drowning: Odisha Student Dies in Varkala Sea Accident

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 19-year-old student from Odisha drowned in the sea near Varkala, Kerala, after being swept away by strong currents. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

South Africa has announced its home test series schedule for the 2026/27 season, featuring matches against England, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two madrassa teachers in Saharanpur have been arrested after a video surfaced showing them allegedly beating a 10-year-old student with a stick, sparking public outrage.

CPI(M) Men Get 5 Years for Attack on BJP Worker

CPI(M) Men Get 5 Years for Attack on BJP Worker

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A court in Alappuzha sentenced two CPI(M) activists to five years' rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a BJP worker in Thaneermukkom in 2018.

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury, leaving Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead India's challenge.

Nagpur Teenager Found Dead After Disappearance, Police Face Anger

Nagpur Teenager Found Dead After Disappearance, Police Face Anger

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 14-year-old boy who went missing in Nagpur was found murdered, leading to public outrage and accusations of police inaction.

IPL 2026: How Bishnoi Bounced Back After 'Difficult' Last Season

IPL 2026: How Bishnoi Bounced Back After 'Difficult' Last Season

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ravi Bishnoi believes he has turned a major weakness into his strength after putting on a match-winning display in Saturday's IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans.

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 25-year-old man in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, allegedly died by suicide after his wife was found dead at their home following a domestic dispute. The man reportedly jumped in front of a train after posting a message about not being able to live without his wife.

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Director Aditya Dhar expressed profound gratitude to cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, crediting him as 'the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind Dhurandhar' for his unwavering dedication and emotional intelligence that brought the blockbuster film to life.

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at the age of 34 due to ongoing cardiac problems, his current club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.

Delhi Sub-Inspector Booked for Assaulting Elderly Shopkeeper Over Parking Dispute

Delhi Sub-Inspector Booked for Assaulting Elderly Shopkeeper Over Parking Dispute

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police has been booked after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper for objecting to her parking in front of his shop in Rohini Sector 7.

Delhi Police Investigates Officer Over Alleged Assault on Shopkeeper

Delhi Police Investigates Officer Over Alleged Assault on Shopkeeper

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police is under investigation after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper during a parking dispute in Rohini, northwest Delhi.

75 Years Apart: Nehru's Caution Vs Modi's Conviction

75 Years Apart: Nehru's Caution Vs Modi's Conviction

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India and Israel share a deep historical bond, and Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Knesset marked a bold shift from past diplomatic hesitation to open strategic partnership.

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Gangster in Connection with Sultanpuri Shooting

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Gangster in Connection with Sultanpuri Shooting

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old alleged gangster, Aryan, associated with the Sonu Dariyapur gang, who was wanted in connection with a recent firing incident in Sultanpuri.

TVK chief Vijay updates poll affidavit, declares pending FIRs

TVK chief Vijay updates poll affidavit, declares pending FIRs

Rediff.com23 hours ago

TVK chief Vijay, a candidate in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has filed a revised election affidavit disclosing two pending FIRs, addressing discrepancies in his initial filing.

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

Rediff.com3 days ago

Art education, physical education and wellbeing, vocational education and interdisciplinary studies will be compulsory.

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Delhi Police have uncovered a racket involving the illegal diversion and sale of government-supplied medicines intended for free distribution in hospitals, seizing drugs worth Rs 70 lakh and arresting five individuals.

Woman's Suicide Attempt Disrupts Kolkata Metro Services

Woman's Suicide Attempt Disrupts Kolkata Metro Services

Rediff.com1 days ago

Services on Kolkata Metro's North-South line were temporarily disrupted after a woman attempted suicide at Kalighat station. The woman was rescued and taken to hospital, and normal services resumed after 20 minutes.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.

MP Congress MLA disqualified after bank fraud conviction

MP Congress MLA disqualified after bank fraud conviction

Rediff.com2 days ago

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records. The disqualification has sparked a political row, with the Congress party alleging a violation of democratic process.

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com20 hours ago

In 2026, after 17 years in professional cricket, his dream came true, but with a strange twist of fate. He appeared in the Twenty20 World Cup in the country of his birth, but wearing a Canadian jersey.

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is investigating the alleged killing of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, reportedly as part of an occult ritual. The NCW panel visited the site and met with the victim's family and locals, but reported a lack of cooperation from local authorities in providing key documents related to the case.

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Rediff.com3 days ago

When The Hundred's on I'm hopefully going to be on holiday somewhere, said England's cricketing legend James Anderson who took only two wickets in three games in the tournament in 2025.

Indian-Origin Bodhana Sivanandan Is UK's No. 1 Women's Chess Player

Indian-Origin Bodhana Sivanandan Is UK's No. 1 Women's Chess Player

Rediff.com3 days ago

At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become Great Britain's No 1 Women's Chess player dethroning four-time British Women's Champion Lan Yao.

IPL 2026: Nitish Reddy the X-Factor? Vettori makes big claim

IPL 2026: Nitish Reddy the X-Factor? Vettori makes big claim

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori praises all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's versatility and impact on the team's IPL 2024 campaign, highlighting his ability to contribute with both bat and ball at any stage of the game.

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Centre Starving West Bengal by Blocking Funds

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Centre Starving West Bengal by Blocking Funds

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the central government of withholding funds from West Bengal to punish voters for supporting the TMC, while highlighting state-led initiatives to support the population.