News for 'New Year'

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

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

Rediff.com2 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.com1 days 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.

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Sons' unlisted ventures, including Air India, Tata Digital, and Tata Electronics, reported combined net losses of approximately 25,568.8 crore in FY25, a 58.3 per cent increase from the previous year, despite Tata Sons itself remaining profitable for over a decade.

Woman Held at Lucknow Metro Station with Ammunition

Woman Held at Lucknow Metro Station with Ammunition

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the Badshahnagar Metro Station in Lucknow after 53 live cartridges and 10 spent cartridge casings were found in her bag during a security check.

Three Bangladeshis Sentenced for Overstaying in India

Three Bangladeshis Sentenced for Overstaying in India

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A Thane court sentenced three Bangladeshi nationals to 14 months in jail for illegally staying in India, though they were discharged from provisions of the Foreigners Act.

When Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa Backed Peace Over Conflict With India

When Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa Backed Peace Over Conflict With India

Rediff.com2 days ago

As he settled down to his job as army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa -- who died last week; his passing did not merit even an obituary in major print or electronic media in Pakistan! -- developed a vision of reducing his country's and his institution, the army's traditional hostility toward India, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Danish national arrested near India-Pakistan border

Danish national arrested near India-Pakistan border

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Danish national was detained near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan after allegedly entering a restricted area without permission, prompting an investigation into his motives and visa status.

Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan Tops England's Female Chess Rankings

Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan Tops England's Female Chess Rankings

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, has become England's top-rated female player, surpassing established champions and breaking into the world's top 100.

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Sports Ministry has issued an advisory to state governments in India to improve safety at playgrounds and sports facilities following fatal accidents.

Jhansi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with Axe Due to Alcoholism Dispute

Jhansi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with Axe Due to Alcoholism Dispute

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A 40-year-old man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife with an axe after she objected to his alcoholism.

Adani Group adopts 3-layer structure to empower frontline,flatten hierarchy

Adani Group adopts 3-layer structure to empower frontline,flatten hierarchy

Rediff.com2 days ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani announced the Adani Group is transitioning to a three-layer organisational structure to flatten hierarchy and empower its frontline operations, aiming for faster decision-making and increased accountability.

What's Behind the Spike in Public Murders in Nanded?

What's Behind the Spike in Public Murders in Nanded?

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A Shiv Sena worker was murdered in Nanded, marking the fifth such incident in the city in three days, raising concerns about escalating violence.

Praggnanandhaa Aims for Victory Against Giri to Revive Candidates Hopes

Praggnanandhaa Aims for Victory Against Giri to Revive Candidates Hopes

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faces Anish Giri in a crucial Candidates Tournament round, seeking a vital win to improve his standings. The tournament also features strong performances from Javokhir Sindarov and Anna Muzychuk in the women's event.

Delhi Man Injured in Shooting Outside Preet Vihar Club

Delhi Man Injured in Shooting Outside Preet Vihar Club

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 21-year-old man was shot and injured outside a club in Delhi's Preet Vihar after an argument escalated. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.

Delhi man dies after Haiderpur Nahar stabbing: Three arrested

Delhi man dies after Haiderpur Nahar stabbing: Three arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death after a quarrel in northwest Delhi. Police have apprehended two men and a juvenile in connection with the incident.

IPL 2026: I am not a machine, my season can go up and down: Shami

IPL 2026: I am not a machine, my season can go up and down: Shami

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mohammed Shami attributes his strong performance in the IPL to maintaining peak fitness and participating in domestic cricket, emphasising the importance of skill, experience, and adapting to pitch conditions.

India Tops Global List Of Suspended Athletes For Doping Violations

India Tops Global List Of Suspended Athletes For Doping Violations

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has overtaken Kenya to lead the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of ineligible persons due to doping violations, with 148 suspended track and field athletes.

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Rediff.com2 days ago

Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.

Congress MLA and Former Bank Employee Sentenced in Cheating Case

Congress MLA and Former Bank Employee Sentenced in Cheating Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court sentenced Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee to three years' imprisonment each in a cheating case involving the forging of bank records to obtain illegal interest payments between 1998 and 2011.

Kerala CM Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi Over Nuns Attack Claim

Kerala CM Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi Over Nuns Attack Claim

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging his involvement in the attack on nuns in Chhattisgarh, calling the remarks ignorant and excessive.

Drug Network Busted in Delhi: Medical Store Owner Arrested

Drug Network Busted in Delhi: Medical Store Owner Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old medical store owner and dismantled a drug supply network operating in the outer Delhi area. The arrest followed a raid in Paharganj, prompted by information obtained during the interrogation of three individuals previously arrested with contraband.

Police Investigate Alleged Abduction of Teenage Girl in Uttar Pradesh

Police Investigate Alleged Abduction of Teenage Girl in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly abducted by two men on a motorcycle in broad daylight from a village in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the missing girl.

Man Stabs Wife to Death After She Elopes in Telangana

Man Stabs Wife to Death After She Elopes in Telangana

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana after she eloped with her lover. The incident occurred while she was being escorted home by police.

MP Congress MLA Disqualified Over Bank Record Tampering Case

MP Congress MLA Disqualified Over Bank Record Tampering Case

Rediff.com3 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 to secure illegal interest payments.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Nears Rs 1000 Cr Mark, All Time Blockbuster

Dhurandhar The Revenge Nears Rs 1000 Cr Mark, All Time Blockbuster

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar The Revenger is poised to make history by crossing the unprecedented Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) mark at the box office.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Alleges LDF-BJP Alliance in Kerala Polls

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Alleges LDF-BJP Alliance in Kerala Polls

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala of striking a secret deal with the BJP for the upcoming Assembly elections, alleging suppression of dissent and targeting of minorities by both the state and central governments.

9 killed as car falls into well in Nashik, 6 children among dead

9 killed as car falls into well in Nashik, 6 children among dead

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nine members of a family, including six children, died after their car plunged into a well in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. The accident occurred in Dindori town as the family was returning from a function.

Jharkhand Vet Found Dead in Forest, Police Suspect Murder

Jharkhand Vet Found Dead in Forest, Police Suspect Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 58-year-old veterinarian was found dead in a forest in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Police suspect murder due to injury marks on the victim's face.

Police Respond to Stone-Pelting Mob in Neemuch Molestation Protest

Police Respond to Stone-Pelting Mob in Neemuch Molestation Protest

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, used baton-charge and tear gas to control a stone-pelting mob protesting the alleged molestation of an 11-year-old girl. The accused has been arrested, and the situation is now peaceful.

Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture for Sarfaraz Khan Goes Viral During IPL Match

Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture for Sarfaraz Khan Goes Viral During IPL Match

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture after Sarfaraz Khan's dismissal during an IPL match has gone viral, winning fans' hearts and showcasing true sportsmanship.

Jio IPO Set To Break All Records

Jio IPO Set To Break All Records

Rediff.com2 days ago

Only 2.5 per cent of the equity in Jio Platforms will be offloaded through the OFS route -- meant for secondary share sale.

Karandeep Kochhar Tied-4th After Third Round in Japan

Karandeep Kochhar Tied-4th After Third Round in Japan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar slipped to Tied-4th after the third round of the International Series Japan, while Korea's Hongtaek Kim maintained his lead.

Family Dispute Turns Deadly: Advocate Killed in Kushinagar

Family Dispute Turns Deadly: Advocate Killed in Kushinagar

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 53-year-old advocate in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being struck on the head with an iron rod during a family dispute. Police are investigating the incident.

Hyderabad Woman Ends Life Allegedly Over Dowry Demands

Hyderabad Woman Ends Life Allegedly Over Dowry Demands

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 26-year-old woman software professional in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide due to harassment by her husband for additional dowry. Police have arrested the husband and are investigating the case.

Indian football mourns passing of Gilbertson Sangma, known as 'Assam's Pele'

Indian football mourns passing of Gilbertson Sangma, known as 'Assam's Pele'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed its condolences following the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away at the age of 70.

Indore Accident: Four Dead After Vehicle Collides with Truck

Indore Accident: Four Dead After Vehicle Collides with Truck

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Four people died and eight were injured in a collision between a multi-utility vehicle and a straw-laden truck on the Indore-Nemawar Road in Madhya Pradesh. The victims were returning from a wedding in Dewas district.

Mob Justice in Assam: Three Suspected Robbers Lynched by Villagers

Mob Justice in Assam: Three Suspected Robbers Lynched by Villagers

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Three suspected dacoits were lynched and another critically injured by villagers in Assam's Nagaon district after a robbery.

'Lot of hard work and self-belief': How RCB's Padikkal turned around his batting

'Lot of hard work and self-belief': How RCB's Padikkal turned around his batting

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting star Devdutt Padikkal discusses his growing confidence in white ball formats, attributing it to a willingness to change his batting foundation.

Inside Divyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya's Baby Shower

Inside Divyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya's Baby Shower

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya recently hosted a baby shower in Mumbai, inviting a host of television celebrities.

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has ordered a 75-year-old monk to vacate a portion of the Babulnath Temple in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court order after a decades-long dispute.