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Israel polls: Netanyahu bloc leads, but short of majority

Israel polls: Netanyahu bloc leads, but short of majority

Rediff.com5 days ago

Partial results from Israel's general election indicate that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc remains short of a parliamentary majority with 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48 seats, leading to a potential coalition deadlock.

Punjab Lawn Tennis Association Secretary Faces Removal Over Financial Concerns

Punjab Lawn Tennis Association Secretary Faces Removal Over Financial Concerns

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Office-bearers of the Punjab State Lawn Tennis Association (PSLTA) are seeking the removal of honorary secretary Dinesh Arora due to financial and administrative concerns. An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is scheduled for October 31 to address these issues, which include questions over fund transactions, third-party routing of receipts, and incomplete financial records. A police complaint has also been filed, and an independent forensic audit is being considered.

BJP holds protests across country, seeks Kharge's apology over 'baap' remark

BJP holds protests across country, seeks Kharge's apology over 'baap' remark

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a nationwide protest against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's "indecent and offensive" remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where Kharge retorted "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" during a speech.

Indian Women Wrestlers Kajal, Neelam Create History At World Championships

Indian Women Wrestlers Kajal, Neelam Create History At World Championships

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian women's wrestling achieved a historic milestone at the World Championships as Kajal Dhochak (76kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50kg) both reached their respective gold medal bouts.

NPS Central: Manage Your Pension Without PRAN

NPS Central: Manage Your Pension Without PRAN

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Subscribers do not need to remember their PRAN to log in through this process.

India To Clash Against Pakistan In Asia Cup Rising Stars On Nov 22

India To Clash Against Pakistan In Asia Cup Rising Stars On Nov 22

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

India A will face Pakistan A on November 22 in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 50-over tournament, scheduled to take place in Doha from November 19.

Jhansi Police Arrest Five Transgender Persons For Road Blockade, Assault

Jhansi Police Arrest Five Transgender Persons For Road Blockade, Assault

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Five transgender persons were arrested in Jhansi for allegedly blocking a road, creating a disturbance, and assaulting police personnel following a dispute related to customary gifts. The incident stemmed from a prior clash between two groups of transgender persons.

Dominant India women target clean sweep in final ODI against Zimbabwe

Dominant India women target clean sweep in final ODI against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's women's cricket team, having already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead, will play the third and final ODI against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, aiming for a clean sweep. Key performances from Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, and Vaishnavi Sharma have ensured comprehensive victories for India, while Zimbabwe seeks to put up a stronger fight.

Pak, EU vow to boost counterterrorism, flag Afghanistan security risks

Pak, EU vow to boost counterterrorism, flag Afghanistan security risks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to enhance their cooperation in combating terrorism across all forms. This commitment was solidified during the 10th Pakistan-EU Bilateral Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad, where both sides condemned terrorism and discussed evolving threats, including those in cyberspace. They also expressed concern over the security situation in Afghanistan and pledged to work together in multilateral forums.

'Act Before Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes A Dawood Ibrahim'

'Act Before Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes A Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'You want the main man, and you cannot even bring him to Mumbai, where he has allegedly carried out a high-profile shootout.'

IIT Guwahati Uncovers Plant Drought Survival Secrets

IIT Guwahati Uncovers Plant Drought Survival Secrets

Rediff.com7 days ago

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have conducted a study on how plants' internal plumbing systems respond to drought conditions. Their findings, published in "Applied Physics Reviews journal," reveal that plants narrow their microtubes and pits during water shortages to conserve water and maintain internal balance, offering crucial insights for developing drought-tolerant crops.

Odisha Police Apprehend Eight In Major Motorcycle Theft Racket Bust

Odisha Police Apprehend Eight In Major Motorcycle Theft Racket Bust

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

Police in Kendrapara, Odisha, have busted a motorcycle theft racket, apprehending eight individuals, including a minor, and recovering 11 stolen motorcycles. Further investigation is ongoing.

Pakistan, Maldives sign agreements on defence, maritime security

Pakistan, Maldives sign agreements on defence, maritime security

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Pakistan and the Maldives have signed 20 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering defence, maritime security, artificial intelligence, trade, and other sectors during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's three-day visit to Islamabad. The agreements aim to significantly boost bilateral cooperation and trade, with Pakistan also offering technical expertise and educational opportunities.

'Step down or...': Naga killings row puts Manipur's two deputy CMs at odds

'Step down or...': Naga killings row puts Manipur's two deputy CMs at odds

Rediff.com5 days ago

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho has accused a Kuki militant group, KNF(P), headed by fellow Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen's husband, of involvement in the killings of Naga men earlier this year. Dikho, a Naga People's Front MLA, demanded Kipgen step down or use her influence to stop the violence, citing conversations with released captives as evidence. The allegations highlight a significant rift within the BJP-led state government, with Naga MLAs seeking central intervention and abrogation of the Suspension of Operations agreement with Kuki groups.

How To Support Your Husband Without Taking Sides

How To Support Your Husband Without Taking Sides

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur recommends how you can support your partner by staying calm in public and expressing your opinion in private.

'Nobody Likes to Get Injured': Nitish Kumar Reddy on Managing Workload

'Nobody Likes to Get Injured': Nitish Kumar Reddy on Managing Workload

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Nitish Kumar Reddy opens up on managing workload and staying injury-free after helping India beat New Zealand in a thrilling second T20I.

Cyclone Arnab nears Andhra coast, Naidu orders round-the-clock monitoring

Cyclone Arnab nears Andhra coast, Naidu orders round-the-clock monitoring

Rediff.com7 days ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to continuously monitor Cyclone Arnab's movement, undertake precautionary measures and ensure there was no loss of life or property.

India warns nationals in Saudi Arabia against filming missile attacks

India warns nationals in Saudi Arabia against filming missile attacks

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

India has issued an advisory to its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to abide by local rules and regulations, particularly regarding filming or publishing information about missile and drone interceptions. This comes amidst escalating regional tensions and recent drone and missile attacks. The advisory also includes updates on flight suspensions by Air India and Air India Express to Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, with some suspensions extending until 2026. Indian missions are providing assistance to affected nationals and liaising with Saudi authorities.

India Could Grow Old Before Becoming Rich

India Could Grow Old Before Becoming Rich

Rediff.com5 days ago

'India needs to create eight-nine million jobs annually to absorb the growth in the working-age population.' 'Failure to create productive jobs could squander the demographic advantage that we enjoy right now.'

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Sebi Whistleblower Tips Jump To 25 In FY26

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

This may point to the beginning of a rising role of whistleblowers in aiding stock-market policing amid the rapid expansion in capital markets in recent years.

BFI Secretary General Seeks Observers For Contentious SGM

BFI Secretary General Seeks Observers For Contentious SGM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Suspended Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary general Pramod Kumar has requested World Boxing, IOA, and the Sports Ministry to send observers for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 28. BFI president Ajay Singh has declared the SGM "illegal and unconstitutional," warning of disciplinary action against attendees. The meeting aims to pass a no-confidence motion against Singh, amidst a deepening power struggle where both officials have suspended each other.

Karnataka's voter count drops by nearly one crore post-SIR

Karnataka's voter count drops by nearly one crore post-SIR

Rediff.com6 days ago

Karnataka's final electoral roll, published on Tuesday, shows a significant reduction of nearly one crore voters following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, bringing the total count to 4.55 crore from 5.54 crore.

Jaipur To Host Major Conference On Lung Health And Air Pollution

Jaipur To Host Major Conference On Lung Health And Air Pollution

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Over 2,000 pulmonologists and healthcare professionals from India and abroad will gather in Jaipur for NAPCON 2026 to discuss the increasing burden of pulmonary diseases and the critical impact of air pollution on lung health. The conference, organised by the National College of Chest Physicians, India, and the Indian Chest Society, will feature discussions on diagnosis, management, and prevention of conditions like COPD and asthma, alongside advances in interventional pulmonology.

Para Games: Thulasimathi falls short of gold, eyes double glory

Para Games: Thulasimathi falls short of gold, eyes double glory

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

India's Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched a silver medal in the women's singles SU5 final at the Asian Para Games, losing to China's Yang Qiuxia. The Paris Paralympics silver medallist is also set to compete in two other finals, including mixed doubles and women's doubles.

How Two Accused Died In West Bengal Police Gunfights

How Two Accused Died In West Bengal Police Gunfights

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two men accused in separate murder and rape-murder cases were killed in alleged gunfights with law enforcers in West Bengal on Tuesday. Both incidents occurred during crime-scene reconstruction after the accused purportedly snatched firearms from officers and opened fire. The cases involved the rape and murder of a 17-year-old schoolgirl and the killing of a BJP worker, both of which had triggered public outrage.

How Delhi Police Dismantled An Interstate Heroin Ring

How Delhi Police Dismantled An Interstate Heroin Ring

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have successfully dismantled an alleged interstate heroin manufacturing and supply network, arresting seven individuals and seizing over 8 kg of heroin valued at approximately Rs 60 crore. The operation spanned Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, uncovering an illicit manufacturing unit in Lucknow and tracing raw opium supply to Jharkhand. The arrests include an alleged raw opium supplier involved in illegal poppy cultivation.

Don't WhatsApp me: Omar to MLAs ahead of cabinet rejig

Don't WhatsApp me: Omar to MLAs ahead of cabinet rejig

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a cabinet expansion and reshuffle for early next week, urging party members not to lobby for positions as the list is finalised. He also discussed various issues with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, including the LG's health, the National Dental Commission Act, and the plight of Kashmiri pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight cancellations and high airfares. Abdullah also declined to comment on LAC patrolling, stating it's outside J&K's purview post-Ladakh's separation.

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta: India's Growth Momentum Strong Despite Shocks

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta: India's Growth Momentum Strong Despite Shocks

Rediff.com5 days ago

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that India's economic growth momentum remains strong despite various global and domestic shocks, attributing this resilience to a diversified growth base and improved policy responses. She highlighted the economy's 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 and continued momentum into Q2, suggesting potential upgrades to growth forecasts.

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Cyber Fraud Targeting Over 50 Individuals

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Cyber Fraud Targeting Over 50 Individuals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men, including a BTech graduate, from Jharkhand for their alleged involvement in a cyber-fraud racket. The duo cheated over 50 people, primarily those aged above 50, by impersonating bank officials and misusing credit card details through video calls and screen sharing. They were apprehended in Dhanbad following an investigation into a complaint filed on September 23.

Jio Platforms IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes, setting new record

Jio Platforms IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes, setting new record

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) achieved full subscription within 100 minutes of opening, making it the fastest among India's mega issues, surpassing previous records set by companies like Reliance Power.

Delhi Police Busts Rs 30 Crore Cyber Fraud Network In Greater Noida

Delhi Police Busts Rs 30 Crore Cyber Fraud Network In Greater Noida

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud network in Greater Noida, arresting seven individuals involved in supplying bank accounts opened through fake firms to cybercriminals. The network facilitated over Rs 30 crore in credit transactions and is linked to 27 cyber fraud complaints across various states. The investigation began after a Delhi University student was defrauded of Rs 6,450.

Ashram School Students Die In Road Accident After Village Fair

Ashram School Students Die In Road Accident After Village Fair

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Two students died and three were seriously injured in Palghar, Maharashtra, when their motorcycle skidded and fell into a roadside pit while returning to their ashram school from a village fair. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, led to the suspension of the school's headmaster, warden, and watchman due to security lapses, as the students had secretly left the hostel. An inquiry revealed non-functional CCTV cameras and unauthorised entry of non-residential students.

The Village India Seized From Pakistan

The Village India Seized From Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

The Indian Army captured Thang in Ladakh in the 1971 War. Ghulam Hussain had left home for a routine errand found himself on the other side of an altered border. He could never return and found a new country and a new home.

Shriram Finance targets Rs 20,000 crore gold loan portfolio, significant EV financing expansion

Shriram Finance targets Rs 20,000 crore gold loan portfolio, significant EV financing expansion

Rediff.com7 days ago

Shriram Finance, a leading Indian NBFC, is aggressively expanding its gold loan and electric vehicle (EV) financing segments, targeting a Rs 20,000 crore gold loan portfolio within two years and expecting significant growth in EV disbursements.

Kapil Dev Urges Golf To Shed 'Elite' Tag, Highlights Career Opportunities

Kapil Dev Urges Golf To Shed 'Elite' Tag, Highlights Career Opportunities

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kapil Dev, president of DP World PGTI, advocates for golf to shed its 'elite' image, highlighting its potential for career opportunities and relationship building. Speaking at the announcement of the 27th BT Golf season, he emphasised how corporate support and media partnerships, like that between Business Today and DP World PGTI, are crucial for increasing the sport's visibility and integrating it with corporate India. Other speakers, including PGTI chief Amandeep Johl and golfer Saptak Talwar, echoed the importance of such collaborations for the growth of golf as a sport and a business networking tool.

Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives In Punjab

Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives In Punjab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

A tragic car accident on Sunday in Sangrur, Punjab, resulted in the deaths of five workers and injuries to several others when a speeding car ran over them on the Lehragaga-Jakhar road.

Govt asks Meta to stop amplifying 'out-of-context' content

Govt asks Meta to stop amplifying 'out-of-context' content

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued an advisory to Meta, urging the social media giant to prevent its recommendation systems from disproportionately exposing users to limited narratives and to enhance checks on content that could incite public disorder or unlawful activity. The advisory, dated October 10, also calls for Meta to provide adequate context for content related to ongoing public events and to review its content-ranking mechanisms to avoid amplifying misleading information.

How Rajkot Police Uncovered A Network Of Fake Doctors

How Rajkot Police Uncovered A Network Of Fake Doctors

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Rajkot police have arrested 17 individuals operating as doctors without valid medical degrees in rural and industrial areas. The arrests were made during a special drive, with police seizing medicines and equipment, and vowing to continue the crackdown.

Delhi Firing: Two Youths Held In Andhra, Dabas Link Probed

Delhi Firing: Two Youths Held In Andhra, Dabas Link Probed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Two 19-year-old youths have been arrested from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a recent firing incident outside a factory in northwest Delhi. Police are investigating their alleged links with gangster Nitin Dabas alias Vicky Hadal and an organised criminal network, who allegedly directed the attack.

Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives In Assam After Durga Puja Visit

Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives In Assam After Durga Puja Visit

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Three youths died and three others were injured in Assam's Darrang district when their car collided with a truck. The accident occurred around midnight on NH-15 as they were returning from visiting Durga Puja pandals. Two died on the spot, and one succumbed to injuries later.