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Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India football head coach Manolo Marquez stepped down on Wednesday after reaching a 'mutual agreement' with the All Indian Football Federation.

In Delhi CM's village, a man has been standing for 22 days

In Delhi CM's village, a man has been standing for 22 days

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

For the past 22 days, a 24-year-old from a Haryana village has been in a standing position round-the-clock, in what villagers claimed began with praying for the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rekha Gupta in Delhi polls and later that she should become the chief minister.

'Kamal khil gaya': BJP celebrates Delhi win

'Kamal khil gaya': BJP celebrates Delhi win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Supporters danced to the beats of 'dhol' and waved party flags, creating a festive atmosphere.

Delhi assembly: Fewer women, more graduates elected

Delhi assembly: Fewer women, more graduates elected

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

The eighth Delhi assembly will have fewer women members but a higher number of lawmakers with graduate degrees, according to a report.

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.

Are you spying for Pak? Mumbai woman duped of Rs 22 lakh

Are you spying for Pak? Mumbai woman duped of Rs 22 lakh

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi ATS and Jammu & Kashmir police personnel cheated an elderly woman from Mumbai of Rs 22 lakh after accusing her of spying for Pakistan, officials said on Wednesday.

Setback for Dhoni over 'Captain Cool' trademark

Setback for Dhoni over 'Captain Cool' trademark

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'Accordingly, no proprietary rights or exclusivity can be claimed over such a generic phrase, and any attempt to do so is legally unsustainable and contrary to the basic principles of trademark law.' According to the opposition, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's star power alone does not entitle him to monopolise a phrase that has historically described several athletes across generations.

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The principal of a college in Odisha was arrested after a student set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment. The incident has sparked protests and political tensions in the state.

'Giant killer' Parvesh Verma: The Jat face of Delhi cabinet

'Giant killer' Parvesh Verma: The Jat face of Delhi cabinet

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party's Parvesh Verma first rose in national politics in 2014 when he won the West Delhi Lok Sabha seat but his profile took a leap when he emerged as the giant killer in the Delhi assembly polls after defeating Aam Aadmi Party supremo and three-time chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Big relief for Kerala nurse as Yemen postpones execution

Big relief for Kerala nurse as Yemen postpones execution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen, has been postponed by Yemeni authorities, sources said on Tuesday.

England's Brook faces IPL ban after Delhi Capitals no-show

England's Brook faces IPL ban after Delhi Capitals no-show

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

England batsman Harry Brook pulled out of the Indian Premier League for the second successive year, a decision that could trigger a ban from future editions.

'Tyranny of unelected': Kashmiri leaders 'locked up'

'Tyranny of unelected': Kashmiri leaders 'locked up'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the 'unelected nominees of New Delhi locked up the elected representatives' of the people of Jammu and Kashmir after prominent leaders from ruling and opposition parties were not allowed to leave their houses to prevent them from visiting the graveyard of 1931 martyrs in Srinagar.

Kabaddi player dies of rabies after rescuing puppy

Kabaddi player dies of rabies after rescuing puppy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Brijesh's brother Sandeep demanded that one of the family members be provided with a job as Brijesh was the sole breadwinner.

Chhattisgarh lawyer, wife murder client, stuff body in cement-filled bag

Chhattisgarh lawyer, wife murder client, stuff body in cement-filled bag

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Paikara had been demanding that Upadhyay return Rs 30 lakh borrowed from him.

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rain wrecks IPL thriller! Punjab Kings, KKR forced to split points

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday

Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Young speedster Harshit Rana, who was added as a cover to the Indian squad for the opening Test against England at Leeds, has been released by the team management on Wednesday.

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The cabinet of the new government led by Rekha Gupta balances representation of all major communities that propelled the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Delhi with a massive majority after over 26 years.

Why Did 60 Maulanas Meet RSS Chief?

Why Did 60 Maulanas Meet RSS Chief?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'This is just the beginning. You have to wait and watch to see things getting better.'

PIX: Kohli Mania Grips Delhi

PIX: Kohli Mania Grips Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's unmatched aura dominated the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi, on Thursday.

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The newly-formed Delhi Cabinet in its first meeting approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the national capital. The cabinet also decided to present 14 pending CAG reports in the first session of the assembly. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the previous AAP government did not allow the health scheme in the city, preventing the people from availing its benefits.

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Harshit Rana has been included in the India Test squad as a cover and travelled with the rest of the team via train to reach Leeds

Encroachers can't claim right to continue occupying public land: HC

Encroachers can't claim right to continue occupying public land: HC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The high court made the observation while granting liberty to the DDA to proceed with the demolition action at Bhoomiheen Camp in South Delhi's Kalkaji in accordance with law.

'CMO Delhi' handle renamed on X, BJP urges LG to intervene

'CMO Delhi' handle renamed on X, BJP urges LG to intervene

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The BJP has demanded the intervention of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in the renaming of the official 'CMO Delhi' handle on X to 'Arvind Kejriwal At Work', alleging that the change was made at the behest of the former chief minister. The party accused Arvind Kejriwal of misusing public funds for his own digital propaganda and demanded legal action against him. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) responded by urging the BJP to focus on governing Delhi instead of making "baseless allegations."

Has Karun Nair played his last Test for India?

Has Karun Nair played his last Test for India?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

It took eight years for Karun Nair to don India jersey again but 25 days into his second coming in Test cricket, the Karnataka batter could well have played his last international game

Delhi student abducted, killed for Rs10L ransom; 3 minors held

Delhi student abducted, killed for Rs10L ransom; 3 minors held

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

A 16-year-old boy was abducted and killed for a Rs 10 lakh ransom in the Wazirabad area of north Delhi. Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the murder. The class 9 student was taken to a deserted area near Bhalaswa Lake, where he was stabbed multiple times. The family members of the boy had received a call regarding a ransom of Rs 10 lakh. Later, they discovered his body.

Former India pacer registers for BBL

Former India pacer registers for BBL

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Kanika Ahuja, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League and also made her T20I debut for India earlier this year, is among the 15 women's players from India.

HIL: Dragons down Delhi SG Pipers

HIL: Dragons down Delhi SG Pipers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

With this victory, Tamil Nadu Dragons consolidated their position at the top of the table with 15 points, while Delhi continued to remain winless and at the bottom of the standings.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

'One Actor Can Only Do So Much Work'

'One Actor Can Only Do So Much Work'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.'

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike against new labour codes and privatisation, potentially disrupting banking, postal, and other essential services.

'Modiji Wanted To Speak To Me'

'Modiji Wanted To Speak To Me'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'You can say it was a moment that can be described as unimaginable or unbelievable.'

Oppn raises Pahalgam, Trump's remarks, Bihar SIR in session eve meet

Oppn raises Pahalgam, Trump's remarks, Bihar SIR in session eve meet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

At the customary meeting ahead of the session beginning Monday, the opposition raised various issues, including voter roll revision in Bihar, the Pahalgam terror attack and Trump's 'ceasefire' claims.

'I'm Dying, But Don't Let Our Territory Fall To Enemy'

'I'm Dying, But Don't Let Our Territory Fall To Enemy'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Pakistanis were so fearful of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, the 'Lion of Naushera', that they announced a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head.

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The Delhi assembly which held 74 sittings over its five-year term, met for an average of 15 days a year. On the days it met, the assembly sat for an average of three hours.

CAG report: 3 wholesalers given control of 71% liquor supply in Delhi

CAG report: 3 wholesalers given control of 71% liquor supply in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A CAG report has found that the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy created risks of monopolies and brand pushing by an "exclusive arrangement" between a few wholesalers and manufacturers. The report highlights that three wholesalers controlled over 71% of the total liquor supply chain in the city, with just 25 brands accounting for nearly 70% of total liquor sales. The report also criticized the formation of retail zones with a minimum of 27 wards in each zone, which limited the number of total licensees and increased the risk of monopolization and cartel formation.

Nearly 3,000 Covid cases, 7 deaths reported in India

Nearly 3,000 Covid cases, 7 deaths reported in India

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Kerala leads with 1,147 active cases, and reconciliation of mortality figures is ongoing. Bihar is awaiting daily Covid-19 updates.

Suryavanshi seeks Dhoni's blessing after match-winning knock

Suryavanshi seeks Dhoni's blessing after match-winning knock

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Earlier, Suryavanshi ended his season in style with a stroke-filled half-century in their game against CSK in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.