India's U-23 women boxers showcased a dominant performance at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships, with nine pugilists successfully advancing to the semifinals, thereby assuring a minimum of nine medals for the country. Several boxers secured convincing victories in their quarterfinal bouts.
A 45-year-old social media influencer and beautician, Nisha Chauhan, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, Pradeep, in Meerut following a property dispute. The husband then attempted suicide and is currently undergoing treatment. Their child sustained minor injuries while trying to intervene.
India concluded its campaign at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships with an impressive haul of five gold, 10 silver, and four bronze medals. The performance highlighted the strength of India's youth boxing programme, with notable gold medal wins by Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari, Prachi, and Nisha.
Indian boxers showcased a powerful performance at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Championships, with eight athletes advancing to the finals in the U-23 categories. Additionally, seven Indian boxers secured bronze medals after reaching the semi-finals, highlighting the nation's strength in youth boxing.
A 25-year-old woman police constable, Nisha Sharma, was found dead by suicide in her government quarters in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating no signs of distress, though a preliminary probe suggests she had recently returned from leave.
A 25-year-old woman police constable, Nisha Sharma, was found dead by suicide in her government quarters in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating no signs of distress, though a preliminary probe suggests she had recently returned from leave.
India showcased a dominant performance at the Asian Boxing Championships, with nine U-19 boxers advancing to the finals and six securing bronze medals. Additionally, eight U-23 boxers had previously reached their respective finals, highlighting India's strong presence across multiple categories.
The Indian junior women's hockey team, led by Khaidem Shileima Chanu, will undertake an exposure tour of the United Kingdom from July 5 to 14. Under new coach Tim White, the 24-member squad will play seven matches against teams from Scotland, the United States, England, and Belgium, aiming to fine-tune strategies for upcoming international competitions like the Junior Asia Cup.
All five Indian teenagers who competed at the International Physics Olympiad 2026 won gold medals; thanks to their achievement, India shared the world No 1 ranking with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan.
India is sending a strong contingent of U-19 and U-23 boxers, including Asian Champion Vishvanath Suresh and World Boxing Futures Cup gold medallist Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari, to the Asian Boxing Championships in Jakarta. The championships will provide a crucial platform for young Indian talent to compete against the best in Asia.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the father and two uncles of a 19-year-old woman, along with another man, in connection with her alleged suicide due to harassment related to her wish to marry her lover.
The headless body of a 36-year-old man, missing since May 18, was discovered in a field in Behda Assa village, Uttar Pradesh. Police have arrested one man in connection with the murder, and are searching for several of the victim's family members.
In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, *Nisha from Mumbai tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how her husband's idea of an 'open marriage' ended up destroying their 8-year marriage.
Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling ended in a semi-final loss at the Asian Games selection trials, dashing her hopes of re-entering the national team after the 2024 Paris Olympics trauma.
Young Indian women pugilists Nisha and Muskan showcased their skills by winning gold medals, while five others bagged silver in the Under-19 Asian Boxing Championships.
Rediff photographer Hitesh Harisinghani stepped away from the runway to capture some of the real, unfiltered moments.
It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Agra, India, died from severe burns after allegedly being doused in petrol and set on fire by a woman and her accomplices, according to police reports.
A man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly killing his 60-year-old mother during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred after the mother intervened in an argument between the man and his wife.
Film folk pay their last respects to Anand Sagar, who passed away on February 13.
It was hearing the plea which alleged that the collegium recommendation of the high court was void as one of the senior judges, Justice Nisha Banu, was not part of the deliberations.
Nisha Dahiya's Olympic journey came to a premature end after a heartbreaking 10-8 loss to North Korea's Sol Gum Pak
'Refusal does not invite immediate legal penalty; it invites Constitutional unease.'
Antim was representing Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB).
The final phase of the two-phase Bihar elections takes place today, November 11.
'After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of the incredible Dr Pardiwala, we felt it was best for me to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025.'
A Gujarat-based couple's 23-year marriage ended in divorce due to a long-standing dispute over the wife's dietary choice of not consuming onion and garlic. The Gujarat High Court upheld the divorce verdict.
Humayun Kabir, recently suspended from the TMC, has launched a new political party, Janata Unnayan Party, and announced candidates for the 2026 assembly elections.
The Delhi high court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Apple Inc's plea challenging recent amendments to the Competition Act that allow penalties to be based on a company's global turnover.
Ten Indian boxers, including seven women, will be vying for gold in the U-19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 after registering convincing victories in their respective semifinal bouts in Bangkok on Friday.
The actor recently vacationed in Australia with her husband Gautam Kitchlu and posted gorgeous pictures.
A panchayat in the Jaunsar Scheduled Tribe area has barred women from wearing more than three pieces of jewellery to prevent jealousy and domestic discord. The decision, welcomed with reservations, has sparked debate about other wasteful expenditures like alcohol.
India is busy celebrating the Ganpati festival, and Bollywood shows some of its best moments on social media.
A fundraiser launched to support Nagamallaiah's wife, Nisha, and 18-year-old son, Gaurav - who witnessed the attack - has raised nearly $200,000, at last reckoning, to help cover funeral expenses and Gaurav's college education.
Freida Pinto is all set to star in a new series adapted from Jhumpa Lahiri's acclaimed short story collection Unaccustomed Earth.
Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, had been taken ill and hospitalised recently, where he passed away surrounded by members of his family.
Kajal Aggarwal celebrated her 40th birthday in style on June 19, in the Maldives.
Nisha Aur Uske Cousins fame television actor Vibhu Raghave passed away on Monday after battling colon cancer. He was 37.
Kankhajura could have been so much better given its initial promise, observes Mayur Sanap
While many film folk raised a toast to their mums on Mother's Day, others celebrated their children, the reason they became mums!
