News for 'November 14'

New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

New Venture Targets Gig Worker Welfare

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The physical centres will operate on a monthly subscription model, where access would be limited to verified active gig workers and platform verification.

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com11 hours ago

It was left to an incensed Gen Z to show the rest of India that enough was enough, and that the time had come to shatter the fear psychosis generated by the government's authoritarian approach to protests and criticism, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi posts after protests

Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi posts after protests

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Delhi Police has taken decisive action, directing multiple social media platforms to remove offensive and abusive posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

Rediff.com11 hours ago

'We have to pull 80 million workers out of agriculture and go back to where we were in 2014. That itself is going to be a huge task.' 'We have already lost time, and that is a catastrophe impending.''

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia, which improved market sentiment and reduced inflation fears. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 27.

Box Office: Jan Neta Struggles, Dhamaal 4 Is A Winner

Box Office: Jan Neta Struggles, Dhamaal 4 Is A Winner

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Jan Neta struggles at the box office while Dhamaal 4 continues its impressive run.

Forces Intensify Search After Suspected Drone Activity

Forces Intensify Search After Suspected Drone Activity

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir initiated extensive search operations along the International Border and Line of Control in Samba and Rajouri districts following multiple overnight sightings of suspected Pakistani drones. The increased drone activity has prompted concerns over potential air-dropping of narcotics, weapons, or facilitation of infiltration, leading to heightened surveillance and anti-drone measures.

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Launched

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Launched

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Dell's new Alienware 16X Aurora is built for gamers and creators, combining a fast OLED display, powerful Intel and Nvidia hardware, advanced cooling and next-generation connectivity.

Mirabai Chanu's Gold Medal: A Tribute To India

Mirabai Chanu's Gold Medal: A Tribute To India

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, expressing her patriotism through tricolour ribbon clips and becoming emotional during the national anthem.

Can Neeraj Chopra beat Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at CWG 2026?

Can Neeraj Chopra beat Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at CWG 2026?

Rediff.com12 hours ago

India's Neeraj Chopra will face reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage in a highly anticipated men's javelin clash at the Commonwealth Games, as India aims to surpass its previous medal tally in athletics.

'We Need To Stop Coaching Classes'

'We Need To Stop Coaching Classes'

Rediff.com12 hours ago

'We can integrate AI and tech into education, but that is just a means and not an end.' 'Ultimately, we need to control what happens in a classroom and we need to let teachers innovate their teaching style to suit the needs of Gen Z and beyond.'

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The medals tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

19-year-old NEET aspirant commits suicide in Maharashtra

19-year-old NEET aspirant commits suicide in Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A 19-year-old medical aspirant, Ankita Suresh Sangle, allegedly died by suicide in Jalalpur after being disheartened by her NEET re-examination score of 166 marks, while the family of another aspirant, Akanksha Chaturvedi, who died earlier, demanded justice and compensation, calling for top government leadership resignations amidst the ongoing NEET paper leak controversy.

Lyles plays down leg cramps after pulling up in 200m final

Lyles plays down leg cramps after pulling up in 200m final

Rediff.com12 hours ago

World champion Noah Lyles experienced leg cramps during the 200 metres final at the US national championships, causing him to pull up, but he later downplayed the incident, attributing it to a cramp and high workload.

Indian Junior Squash Teams Dominate Group Stage At World Championships

Indian Junior Squash Teams Dominate Group Stage At World Championships

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The Indian men's junior squash team secured their spot in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Team Championships by defeating Brazil and the Netherlands 3-0. The women's team also started strong, beating Chinese Taipei 3-0, with World Junior champion Anahat Singh being rested.

Mirabai Chanu wins third Commonwealth Games gold as lifters boost India's medal tally

Mirabai Chanu wins third Commonwealth Games gold as lifters boost India's medal tally

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu secured her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold, breaking records in the women's 48kg weightlifting. Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi also added silver medals, contributing to India's growing tally at the Games.

Jadumani Singh, Preeti Pawar in Commonwealth Games Boxing Quarter-Finals

Jadumani Singh, Preeti Pawar in Commonwealth Games Boxing Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian boxers Jadumani Singh and Preeti Pawar have secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games boxing competition. Jadumani Singh defeated Pakistan's Sumama Rehman with a unanimous 5-0 decision, while Preeti Pawar advanced via Referee Stop Contest against Deborah Mtenje of Malawi. However, Aditya Pratap faced an early exit after losing his opening bout.

Raja Muthupandi wins 65kg weightlifting silver at Commonwealth Games

Raja Muthupandi wins 65kg weightlifting silver at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi secured a silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the Commonwealth Games, marking a successful debut and contributing to India's medal tally in weightlifting.

India's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team Sixth At Commonwealth Games

India's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team Sixth At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Indian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team finished sixth in the final at the Commonwealth Games swimming competition. Despite improving their time significantly from the heats, the quartet of Dhakshan Shashikumar, Aneesh Sunil Kumar Gowda, Aryan Nehra, and Srihari Nataraj could not match the pace of leading nations like Australia, England, and Wales, highlighting the gap between India and traditional swimming powerhouses.

Indian Boxers Shine At Commonwealth Games, Eye Medals

Indian Boxers Shine At Commonwealth Games, Eye Medals

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Indian boxers Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games. Preeti, an Asian Games bronze medallist, secured a dominant win in the women's 54kg category, while Jadumani defeated his Pakistani opponent in the men's 55kg. Both are now one victory away from securing a medal for India.

Preeti Pawar advances to quarterfinals in Commonwealth Games

Preeti Pawar advances to quarterfinals in Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Indian boxer Preeti Pawar, an Asian Games bronze medallist, secured a dominant victory over Deborah Mtenje of Malawi in the women's 54kg category at the Commonwealth Games, advancing to the quarterfinals. She won her round of 16 bout via Referee Stop Contest (RSC) in the second round and is now one win away from a medal.

UTT Season 7: U Mumba beat Dempo Goa Challengers to clinch title

UTT Season 7: U Mumba beat Dempo Goa Challengers to clinch title

Rediff.com22 hours ago

U Mumba TT produced a stirring comeback to end Dempo Goa Challengers' unbeaten run and successfully defend their Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 title with an 8-5 victory in a gripping final in Panaji on Sunday.

Indian diamond merchant abducted in Mali; freed after ransom payment

Indian diamond merchant abducted in Mali; freed after ransom payment

Rediff.com22 hours ago

An Indian-origin diamond businessman, Dhiru Ramani, abducted in Mali in April, has been freed after his family reportedly paid a 4 million euro ransom. Ramani, originally from Gujarat, remains in Mali for questioning by local authorities.

NISAR satellite shows 60cm Venezuela quake ground shift

NISAR satellite shows 60cm Venezuela quake ground shift

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite has provided crucial data revealing the extent of ground displacement caused by recent twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Researchers used the satellite's InSAR technique to map surface changes, showing a significant 60-centimetre shift in areas like Caracas and La Guaira, explaining the severe damage. This marks the first use of NISAR's urgent response system for earthquake surface displacement mapping.

Preeti Panwar secures dominant win in Commonwealth Games, enters quarterfinals

Preeti Panwar secures dominant win in Commonwealth Games, enters quarterfinals

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Indian boxer Preeti Panwar, an Asian Games bronze medallist, secured a dominant Referee Stop Contest (RSC) victory over Deborah Mtenje of Malawi to enter the women's 54kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games. This win places her one step closer to a maiden Commonwealth Games medal, with her next bout against Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland.

Woman booked for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam slogans at Bengaluru protest

Woman booked for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam slogans at Bengaluru protest

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Bengaluru Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified woman for allegedly displaying placards supporting jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a student protest at Freedom Park. The incident occurred on Friday, with police alleging the placards were provocative and intended to incite unrest. The complaint was filed after CCTV footage review, and a case has been registered under Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Jantar Mantar falls silent after 36-day NEET protest ends

Jantar Mantar falls silent after 36-day NEET protest ends

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The chants fell silent and calm descended on Jantar Mantar on Sunday, a day after the 36-day agitation over irregularities in exams and the NEET paper leak ended with the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

How Rishikanta battled injury to script CWG history

How Rishikanta battled injury to script CWG history

Rediff.com23 hours ago

India's Rishikanta Singh secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, despite matching the Games record in snatch, due to two failed attempts in the clean and jerk, which allowed Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan to win gold.

Indian Athletes Gear Up For Action On Day Five Of Commonwealth Games

Indian Athletes Gear Up For Action On Day Five Of Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A comprehensive schedule detailing the events and Indian athletes participating on the fifth day of the Commonwealth Games, covering athletics, boxing, gymnastics, lawn bowls, swimming, weightlifting, and wheelchair basketball.

Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP as mechanical blow ends Oscar Piastri's charge

Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP as mechanical blow ends Oscar Piastri's charge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Formula One champion Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren's first victory of the season on Sunday while Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli extended his overall lead to 50 points.

Historic! Mirabai Chanu wins third straight CWG gold

Historic! Mirabai Chanu wins third straight CWG gold

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu clinched India's first gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in the women's 48kg category. She achieved a record total lift of 190kg, including new Commonwealth and Games records in snatch (85kg) and clean and jerk (105kg). This marks her third consecutive gold at the CWG, following her wins in 2018 and 2022, and she also secured a silver in 2014.

Indian Swimmers Eye Commonwealth Games Medal After Final Qualification

Indian Swimmers Eye Commonwealth Games Medal After Final Qualification

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team has qualified for the final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing third in their heat. The quartet, comprising Dhakshan Shashikumar, Aneesh Sunil Kumar Gowda, Aryan Nehra, and Srihari Nataraj, clocked 7:39.48, securing a spot in the eight-team final and keeping medal hopes alive.

Sooryavanshi, Mayank lead the way as India sweep T20I series vs Zimbabwe

Sooryavanshi, Mayank lead the way as India sweep T20I series vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted an impressive 81 runs on Sunday to steer his side to a 3-0 whitewash of hosts Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club.

Ayodhya Ram Temple to train, certify priests for India, abroad

Ayodhya Ram Temple to train, certify priests for India, abroad

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Ram temple trust's decision to establish a permanent institute for training and certifying Hindu priests is being seen by religious leaders and members of the Indian diaspora as a significant step towards addressing the growing demand for qualified 'archaks' (priests) not only in India but also overseas.

Indian Lawn Bowls Duo Stumbles In Commonwealth Games Sectional Event

Indian Lawn Bowls Duo Stumbles In Commonwealth Games Sectional Event

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh experienced a defeat against Namibia in the lawn bowls women's pairs sectional event at the Commonwealth Games, ending their three-match winning streak. The Indian duo lost a tie-break 0-3 after splitting sets, and now face England in a crucial match to determine their semi-final qualification.

PM Modi reacts after Mirabai scripts CWG history

PM Modi reacts after Mirabai scripts CWG history

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the nation in congratulating Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu for winning her third Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow. Chanu delivered a commanding performance in the women's 48kg category, shattering Commonwealth and Games records. PM Modi also lauded Rishikanta Singh for his silver medal, marking a historic achievement for Manipur.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi caps Zimbabwe T20I series with double individual honours

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi caps Zimbabwe T20I series with double individual honours

Rediff.com1 days ago

Teen Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Series after India's 3-0 T20 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs, including a rapid 50 and an 81, crediting his natural T20 game and team support for his success. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the young team's fearless energy, while Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza highlighted the valuable experience gained by his side.

After NEET fiasco, Nilekani to head task force on NTA exam reforms

After NEET fiasco, Nilekani to head task force on NTA exam reforms

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-powered task force, led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to recommend reforms for examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The task force aims to leverage technology for a robust and transparent examination system, following recent public agitation and the resignation of the Education Minister.

India complete Zimbabwe clean sweep; Vaibhav shines

India complete Zimbabwe clean sweep; Vaibhav shines

Rediff.com1 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured India's smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I

Mirabai Chanu Leads India's Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Mirabai Chanu Leads India's Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com1 days ago

India had a successful day at the Commonwealth Games, with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu securing a record-breaking third consecutive gold in weightlifting. Rishikanta Singh also earned a historic silver despite battling an injury. The day also saw Indian swimmers qualify for the finals, while the lawn bowls team faced a defeat.