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MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has claimed nine lives after a sudden storm caused the vessel to capsize, prompting extensive rescue efforts.

'I am feeling good, I am happy, it's a day to remember for me'

'I am feeling good, I am happy, it's a day to remember for me'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon.

Dhurandhar Releases On OTT, Cut Short By 9 Minutes

Dhurandhar Releases On OTT, Cut Short By 9 Minutes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Dhurandhar releases on Netflix on January 30.

Odisha denied win as Mohammedan finally get first point in ISL

Odisha denied win as Mohammedan finally get first point in ISL

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Mohammedan Sporting Club secured their first point in the Indian Super League with a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC, thanks to Adison Singh's equaliser.

Lawn Mower Racing Roars Back as F1 Break Leaves Fans Wanting More

Lawn Mower Racing Roars Back as F1 Break Leaves Fans Wanting More

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

British lawn mower racing season kicks off in West Sussex, offering thrilling grassroots motorsport action as fans get their fix during the Formula One break.

Premier League 2015-16 champions Leicester City relegated to third division

Premier League 2015-16 champions Leicester City relegated to third division

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Leicester City were relegated to the third tier of English soccer on Tuesday, a decade on from their astonishing run to the Premier League title, while Coventry City made sure they will go up to the top flight as champions.

Raja Shivaji Review: Riteish Deshmukh Fares Better As Director Than Actor

Raja Shivaji Review: Riteish Deshmukh Fares Better As Director Than Actor

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Riteish Deshmukh's Shivaji may not be a flawless portrayal, but still remains engaging throughout, applauds Mayur Sanap.

ISL: Late goal secures draw for NorthEast United FC against Kerala Blasters

ISL: Late goal secures draw for NorthEast United FC against Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

NorthEast United FC scored a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Kerala Blasters in their Indian Super League match.

Premier League 2015-16 champions Leicester City relegated to third division

Premier League 2015-16 champions Leicester City relegated to third division

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Leicester City were relegated to the third tier of English soccer on Tuesday, a decade on from their astonishing run to the Premier League title, while Coventry City made sure they will go up to the top flight as champions.

6 Ways To Get Fruits/Vegetables Pesticide-Free And Squeaky Clean

6 Ways To Get Fruits/Vegetables Pesticide-Free And Squeaky Clean

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

From leafy greens to popular fruits, testing has shown varying levels of pesticide residues, raising concerns about routine exposure. Simple steps like washing, soaking, peeling and careful handling can help reduce potential risks.

Wrist injury rules out Carlos Alcaraz's Roland Garros defence

Wrist injury rules out Carlos Alcaraz's Roland Garros defence

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title next month after tests on his injured wrist revealed he would not be ready in time, the world number two said on Friday.

How Delhi Hospital Gave Woman New Lease Of Life

How Delhi Hospital Gave Woman New Lease Of Life

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a bilateral hand transplant on a young mother who lost her hands in an accident, thanks to a brain-dead donor's family consenting to the donation.

ISL: Joseph Sunny's Brace Leads SC Delhi to Victory Over NorthEast United

ISL: Joseph Sunny's Brace Leads SC Delhi to Victory Over NorthEast United

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

SC Delhi defeated NorthEast United FC 3-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Joseph Sunny scoring twice. The win moves SC Delhi up the standings.

Ambala Hospital Patient's Outburst: Doctor Allegedly Assaulted Over Delay

Ambala Hospital Patient's Outburst: Doctor Allegedly Assaulted Over Delay

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A patient at the civil hospital in Ambala caused a disturbance due to a perceived delay in treatment, allegedly assaulting a female doctor and scuffling with a security guard.

Inter Milan Rally to Victory Over Como, Extend Serie A Lead

Inter Milan Rally to Victory Over Como, Extend Serie A Lead

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Inter Milan rallied from two goals down to defeat Como 4-3, extending their lead in Serie A. Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries each scored twice in the victory.

Sitharaman's 85-minute Budget speech skips poetry, not focus

Sitharaman's 85-minute Budget speech skips poetry, not focus

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, focusing on investments and growth. The speech was marked by its business-like approach and lack of cultural references, while opposition members raised concerns about regional representation.

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

IPL 2026: Allan Border rings bell at Eden Gardens ahead of KKR vs RR game

IPL 2026: Allan Border rings bell at Eden Gardens ahead of KKR vs RR game

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Former Australia captain Allan Border rang the iconic Eden Gardens bell ahead of Match No. 28 of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata on April 19, 2026.

How Sawan Barwal Shattered a Decades-Old Marathon Record

How Sawan Barwal Shattered a Decades-Old Marathon Record

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours 11 minutes and 58 seconds.

Young Tigresses Fall to Russia in First Friendly Ahead of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Young Tigresses Fall to Russia in First Friendly Ahead of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Indian U17 women's team lost 4-0 to Russia in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.

Rybakina, Muchova to clash in Stuttgart Open final

Rybakina, Muchova to clash in Stuttgart Open final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Elena Rybakina defeated Mirra Andreeva to reach the Stuttgart Open final, where she will face Karolina Muchova. Rybakina displayed aggressive play, while Muchova overcame Elina Svitolina in a three-set match.

Andhra Pradesh CM Lays Foundation for Google's $15 Bn AI Data Centre, Heralding Digital Future

Andhra Pradesh CM Lays Foundation for Google's $15 Bn AI Data Centre, Heralding Digital Future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a 'growth engine for India' and Asia's biggest such facility.

UP Petrol Pump Manager Booked For Denying Fuel To Ambulance

UP Petrol Pump Manager Booked For Denying Fuel To Ambulance

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a petrol pump manager for allegedly denying fuel to a private ambulance, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old patient.

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The first thing you notice about Bhutan is not the mountains, but the silence.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link to open on May 1; cuts travel by 30 mins

Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link to open on May 1; cuts travel by 30 mins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the long-awaited 'missing link' on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, aimed at bypassing the winding Bhor Ghat section and improving safety, will be inaugurated on May 1.

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's men's team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia to reach the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, while the women's team faces a tough road in the Uber Cup after PV Sindhu's defeat against Wang Zhiyi.

Sinner beats Alcaraz to reclaim World No 1 spot

Sinner beats Alcaraz to reclaim World No 1 spot

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo Masters final, regaining the world number one ranking.

India Women's Team Suffers Defeat Against Kenya in FIFA Series Semi-final

India Women's Team Suffers Defeat Against Kenya in FIFA Series Semi-final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Indian women's football team lost 0-2 to Kenya in the semifinal of the FIFA Series 2026. Martha Emedot and Tereza Obunya scored for Kenya.

East Bengal Secure Crucial ISL Win Against Chennaiyin

East Bengal Secure Crucial ISL Win Against Chennaiyin

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

East Bengal FC secured a 3-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League, with goals from Edmund Lalrindika, Bipin Singh, and Nandha Kumar. The win propels East Bengal to third in the league standings.

Bengal polls: Security forces clash with locals over EVM glitch in Birbhum

Bengal polls: Security forces clash with locals over EVM glitch in Birbhum

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Clashes erupted between locals and security personnel in West Bengal's Birbhum district after allegations of EVM malfunctioning triggered tension during the first phase of the state assembly elections.

Leeds United stun Manchester United

Leeds United stun Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Noah Okafor scored twice as Leeds United secured a 2-1 away win against Manchester United, who had Lisandro Martinez sent off.

Messi sued over $7m deal after skipping Miami friendly

Messi sued over $7m deal after skipping Miami friendly

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Lionel Messi faces a lawsuit in Miami alleging breach of contract and fraud after missing an Argentina friendly central to a multimillion-dollar promotional deal.

Champions League QF: Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona

Champions League QF: Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, boosted by a red card for Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi and goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth.

Robot's Unexpected Hug Sparks AI Safety Debate In China

Robot's Unexpected Hug Sparks AI Safety Debate In China

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A humanoid robot performing at a university dance event in China startled the crowd when it unexpectedly hugged a female student, prompting a debate about AI safety and autonomous behaviour.

West Ham maul Wolves; out of Premier League relegation zone

West Ham maul Wolves; out of Premier League relegation zone

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

West Ham United secured a crucial 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match, moving them out of the relegation zone. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos each scored twice in the dominant performance.

Vimal Kumar Slams Badminton's New Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Slams Badminton's New Scoring System

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Former chief coach Vimal Kumar has expressed his disappointment with the Badminton World Federation's decision to change the scoring system, arguing it dilutes the sport and fails to address its real challenges.

'Root Causes Of Infertility Remain Overlooked'

'Root Causes Of Infertility Remain Overlooked'

Rediff.com1 May 2026

'Infertility and reproductive health challenges, much like other chronic conditions, are rising globally.'

IFL: Dempo secure first win of the season; Rajasthan United FC Snatch Late Win

IFL: Dempo secure first win of the season; Rajasthan United FC Snatch Late Win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Naoba Meitei's dramatic stoppage-time goal gave Rajasthan United FC a 1-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC in a closely contested Indian Football League match.

Inter Kashi Secure Narrow Victory Over Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Clash

Inter Kashi Secure Narrow Victory Over Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Inter Kashi secured a 1-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League, with Mohammed Asif's first-half goal proving to be the difference.

Indian Super League: FC Goa secure comfortable win over NorthEast United

Indian Super League: FC Goa secure comfortable win over NorthEast United

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

FC Goa defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Dejan Drazic and Mohammed Yasir. The win moved FC Goa to second place in the league standings.