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Student Body NSUI Demands Accountability From Delhi Govt Over Teen Gang Rape

Student Body NSUI Demands Accountability From Delhi Govt Over Teen Gang Rape

Rediff.com4 days ago

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has demanded accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj Park. The incident has sparked concerns over women's safety in Delhi and led Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. NSUI is calling for immediate legal action, an impartial investigation, and improved security measures around student-frequented areas.

Mirabai Chanu Secures Elusive Asian Games Silver Medal

Mirabai Chanu Secures Elusive Asian Games Silver Medal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Games, ending a 12-year wait for this prestigious honour. This marks India's first Asian Games weightlifting medal since 1998, adding to Chanu's impressive collection of Olympic, World, and Commonwealth medals.

Chanu's Asian Games Silver: A Dream Realised After 12 Years

Chanu's Asian Games Silver: A Dream Realised After 12 Years

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the Asian Games in Nagoya, ending her 12-year pursuit for this elusive honour. This marks India's first Asian Games weightlifting medal since 1998. Chanu expressed immense relief and joy, calling it a dream fulfilled and her life complete. She also discussed her future plans regarding the 2028 Olympics' 53kg category.

India's Jay Meena Secures Historic Soft Tennis Bronze At Asian Games

India's Jay Meena Secures Historic Soft Tennis Bronze At Asian Games

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jay Meena has won India's first-ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games, securing a bronze after a hard-fought semifinal loss to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian soft tennis.

What Modi's Chintan Shivir Is About

What Modi's Chintan Shivir Is About

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Chintan Shivir is expected to discuss the progress of government schemes, policy implementation, time management, inter-ministerial coordination, and public service delivery, among others.

EC reacts after report flags differences in poll panel on SIR

EC reacts after report flags differences in poll panel on SIR

Rediff.com4 days ago

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi reportedly flagged multiple issues during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, including name deletions. Despite a media report suggesting 14 objections over 10 months, Election Commission officials assert that all decisions, including SIR, were unanimous and approved by all commissioners. The report also highlights opposition parties' criticism of the SIR, alleging it targets non-BJP aligned voters.

India's fencers face early exits in Asian Games

India's fencers face early exits in Asian Games

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian fencers Gisho Nidhi Kumaresan Padma, Mina Devi Naorem, and Ashitha Stalinraj Joys were eliminated from the Asian Games in Nagoya. Kumaresan lost in the men's individual sabre pre-quarterfinals, while Mina Devi and Ashitha exited in the women's individual foil round of 32.

S&P, Fitch Raise India's FY27 GDP Growth Forecasts, Anticipate RBI Rate expected

S&P, Fitch Raise India's FY27 GDP Growth Forecasts, Anticipate RBI Rate expected

Rediff.com4 days ago

Fitch Ratings has increased India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year (FY'27) to 6.9 per cent, up from 6.4 per cent, attributing the revision to robust economic growth in the June quarter and overall economic resilience. The agency also anticipates the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will raise interest rates by 0.25 per cent in October.

Youth ODI: India U-19 complete 3-0 Series Sweep over Australia U-19

Youth ODI: India U-19 complete 3-0 Series Sweep over Australia U-19

Rediff.com4 days ago

India U-19 secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Australia U-19 in the third and final Youth ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Skipper Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with an unbeaten 110, while Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan starred with the ball. The teams will now prepare for a two-match Youth Test series.

Trai directs telcos to offer voice-and-SMS-only plans, impacting ARPU

Trai directs telcos to offer voice-and-SMS-only plans, impacting ARPU

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has mandated that service providers offer voice-and-SMS-only tariff plans, without bundled data, with a minimum validity of 30 days or less, aiming to provide more affordable and shorter-duration options for consumers who do not require data.

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police officers visited Lady Shri Ram College to address student safety concerns following an alleged gangrape near the campus. The college had moved classes online, and police have increased deployment and made arrests in connection with the incident.

Mirabai Chanu's Asian Games Silver Completes Her Medal Collection

Mirabai Chanu's Asian Games Silver Completes Her Medal Collection

Rediff.com4 days ago

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has finally secured an Asian Games medal, winning silver in the women's 49kg event in Nagoya. This achievement marks India's first weightlifting medal at the Asian Games since 1998 and completes Chanu's impressive collection of accolades, including an Olympic silver and World Championship titles.

India make history with back-to-back badminton Asian Games medals

India make history with back-to-back badminton Asian Games medals

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games after losing 1-3 to China in the semifinals. Despite strong performances, including a win by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India could not overcome their rivals, marking their first back-to-back team medals in 40 years.

ECs Disagreed With CEC On SIR

ECs Disagreed With CEC On SIR

Rediff.com4 days ago

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi repeatedly recorded that they had not been consulted or informed about decisions taken in the Commission's name, revealed an Indian Express report on Wednesday morning.

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Sridhar Vembu: Why India Needs An Independent AI Strategy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu dismisses exaggerated fears about AI's catastrophic potential and global development pauses. He advocates for India to adopt an independent AI strategy, fostering partnerships while avoiding entanglement in US-China tech rivalry. Vembu stresses extensive investment in foundational R&D across sectors, distinguishing it from costly frontier AI model development. He also highlights concerns about AI's impact on human judgment, skill erosion, and job disruption, particularly in software engineering, while remaining optimistic about new economic opportunities.

Azamgarh Horror: Man Kills Wife, Priests, Then Dies In Police Encounter

Azamgarh Horror: Man Kills Wife, Priests, Then Dies In Police Encounter

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 70-year-old mother in Azamgarh recounts the tragic loss of her second son, Arvind Singh, who allegedly shot dead his wife and two priests before being killed in a police encounter. The incident followed an argument during a religious ritual, leaving three children orphaned and traumatised.

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

'Three Days' Banking Strike Is A Big Issue'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'There will be some inconvenience to people. But we have given one-month notice to the government one month ago.'

Unscramble Nayyi Navelli Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Nayyi Navelli Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com4 days ago

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Mahindra Thar OG: More Refined, More Capable, Unbeatable Value

Mahindra Thar OG: More Refined, More Capable, Unbeatable Value

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mahindra has launched the Thar OG, an upgraded version of its popular SUV, built on a new M Glyde 4G platform with advanced features like Frequency Dependent Damping and Electric Power Steering, while retaining an accessible starting price of 10.32 Lakh.

Asian Games Hockey: Deepika's 9-goal blitz as India crush Thailand 20-1

Asian Games Hockey: Deepika's 9-goal blitz as India crush Thailand 20-1

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's women's hockey team secured a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat setting a new record by scoring nine goals in a single match. This marked India's third consecutive win in Pool B, maintaining their top position ahead of their upcoming match against hosts Japan.

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Rediff.com4 days ago

'I like to make films where I am also conflicted. I don't want to make films with themes that I am sure about because then it easily becomes agenda-driven.'

India Gears Up For Crucial Asian Games Hockey Clash Against South Korea

India Gears Up For Crucial Asian Games Hockey Clash Against South Korea

Rediff.com4 days ago

Defending champions India, after two dominant wins, are set to face a significant challenge against South Korea in their third Pool A match at the Asian Games. The team aims to secure a gold medal to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, overcoming recent World Cup disappointment. Despite strong offensive performances, concerns remain regarding penalty corner conversions and defensive solidity as they prepare for tougher opponents.

Mastercard Sells Entire 4.31% Stake in Fintech Firm Pine Labs for Rs 933 Crore

Mastercard Sells Entire 4.31% Stake in Fintech Firm Pine Labs for Rs 933 Crore

Rediff.com4 days ago

Global payments solution major Mastercard has fully exited Indian fintech firm Pine Labs, selling its entire 4.31 per cent stake for Rs 933 crore through block deals on the BSE.

Asian Games: Double bronze for India as skeet shooters shine

Asian Games: Double bronze for India as skeet shooters shine

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian men's and women's skeet teams have both secured bronze medals at the Asian Games. The women's team, comprising Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan, and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, finished third, while the men's team of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill also claimed bronze. Additionally, Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal have qualified for the individual women's skeet final, adding to India's medal tally from the shooting range.

Major Champion Aaron Rai Confirmed For 2026 DP World India Championship

Major Champion Aaron Rai Confirmed For 2026 DP World India Championship

Rediff.com4 days ago

US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai is set to make his debut at the 2026 DP World India Championship, joining a strong field of global golf stars including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and other Major winners, alongside Indian talents Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri.

CCA And Chessveda Join Forces For Online Chess Expansion

CCA And Chessveda Join Forces For Online Chess Expansion

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) has announced a partnership with digital platform Chessveda to significantly expand online chess activities and opportunities for players across Commonwealth nations, leveraging digital platforms for wider participation.

CAB to honour Mohammed Shami for century of first-class appearances

CAB to honour Mohammed Shami for century of first-class appearances

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for completing 100 first-class matches. The felicitation will take place in Chennai ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, recognising his significant domestic career achievements and his ongoing efforts to return to the national team.

Deepika Sehrawat Scores Record Nine Goals As India Crushes Thailand 20-1

Deepika Sehrawat Scores Record Nine Goals As India Crushes Thailand 20-1

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's women's hockey team secured a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat setting a new record by scoring nine goals in a single match. This marked India's third consecutive win in Pool B, maintaining their top position ahead of their upcoming match against hosts Japan.

Turkey's Erdogan again raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

Turkey's Erdogan again raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

Rediff.com4 days ago

This is not the first time Erdogan has spoken about the Kashmir issue during his UNGA address. Last year in September, he had called for a resolution on the issue of Kashmir at UNGA.

Alia, Karan Johar At Rani Mukerji's Mother's Funeral

Alia, Karan Johar At Rani Mukerji's Mother's Funeral

Rediff.com4 days ago

Family members and several members from the film fraternity were present at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium to pay their last respects.

Mirabai Chanu finally gets her elusive Asian Games medal

Mirabai Chanu finally gets her elusive Asian Games medal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Games, marking India's first weightlifting medal at the event since 1998. This achievement adds to her impressive collection of Olympic, World Championship, and Commonwealth Games medals.

Asian Games: Manu's Medal Bid Ends In Heartbreaking 5th

Asian Games: Manu's Medal Bid Ends In Heartbreaking 5th

Rediff.com4 days ago

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol individual event at the Asian Games, while India narrowly missed a team bronze, finishing fourth. Other Indian shooters Esha Singh and Suruchi Singh also did not qualify for the final. India's shooting contingent has secured seven medals so far, but no gold.

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Cosmetics From Pakistan Breach Indian Market

Rediff.com4 days ago

CDSCO has warned consumers against using two unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams after finding excessive heavy metals and regulatory violations.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Asian Games silver medallist Mirabai Chanu

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Asian Games silver medallist Mirabai Chanu

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mirabai Chanu for winning Asian Games silver, praising her determination as the medal completed her major championship collection and lifted India's tally to 11.

Milne, Bracewell return as New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against India

Milne, Bracewell return as New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against India

Rediff.com4 days ago

New Zealand recalled Adam Milne and Michael Bracewell for their upcoming T20 series against India, while Rachin Ravindra remains sidelined due to a shoulder injury sustained during a promotional shoot.

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Why Justice R C Chavan Quit Maharashtra UCC Panel

Rediff.com4 days ago

'If the intention was simply to replicate what's already been done elsewhere, there was no need for a committee at all -- there's already an Act passed there (in Uttarakhand); just copy it, paste it, and you're done. Why waste everyone's time convening a panel for that?'

What Is Driving India's Outreach To Neighbours?

What Is Driving India's Outreach To Neighbours?

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has significantly increased its diplomatic engagements with Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and the Maldives.

How To Prevent Deaths By Suicide At IITs

How To Prevent Deaths By Suicide At IITs

Rediff.com4 days ago

171 IIT student deaths by suicide or other unnatural causes have been recorded between January 2006 and September 2026. Of these, 120 were recorded between 2016 and September 2026, compared with 51 in the preceding decade.

Rohit Benedicton Misses Out On Asian Games 100m Butterfly Final

Rohit Benedicton Misses Out On Asian Games 100m Butterfly Final

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian swimmer Rohit Benedicton failed to qualify for the men's 100m butterfly event at the Asian Games, finishing 13th overall. Veteran swimmer Sajan Prakash did not participate in the event.

Jay Meena: Ball Boy To Asian Games Medallist

Jay Meena: Ball Boy To Asian Games Medallist

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jay Meena dreamed of becoming a cricketer, but fate had other plans.