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Rodri's Ibiza Photo Sparks Hilarious Reactions

Rodri's Ibiza Photo Sparks Hilarious Reactions

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Manchester City midfielder Rodri's holiday photo from Ibiza went viral, drawing comparisons to the 'distracted boyfriend' meme.

Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Gen Alpha

Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Gen Alpha

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children in New Delhi on Friday, sharing warm interactions marked by high-fives, blessings, and smiles.

Nepal Disaster Leaves Ruin In Its Wake

Nepal Disaster Leaves Ruin In Its Wake

Rediff.com1 days ago

Scenes from the aftermath of Nepal's devastating flash flood, August 27, 2026. Drone images reveal mud-covered towns while Nepalese army rescue teams race to save stranded residents after the Bhotekoshi river outburst.

Nepal Disaster Sparks Crisis In Bihar

Nepal Disaster Sparks Crisis In Bihar

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Nepal's devastating flash floods have created a worrisome flood situation in Bihar.

Varanasi, Guwahati, Patna, Reasi Reel Under Floods

Varanasi, Guwahati, Patna, Reasi Reel Under Floods

Rediff.com6 days ago

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flooding across Varanasi, Guwahati, Patna, and Reasi, disrupting daily life and prompting rescue operations.

Why Are Tibetans Protesting?

Why Are Tibetans Protesting?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tibetan communities across New Delhi, Kolkata and Shimla marked the 49th day since activist Lobsang Palden, also known as Lobga Rangza, immolated himself outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 2, 2026, with prayer services and protests.

Nepal Floods: Survival And Rescue

Nepal Floods: Survival And Rescue

Rediff.com1 days ago

Flash floods in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, left homes buried in mud, survivors stranded, and rescue teams working tirelessly to recover victims. Drone views reveal the scale of devastation, with damaged houses, debris, and sacred sites submerged. Rescue teams, security forces, and government officials mobilized swiftly, while survivors await relief amid blocked roads and destroyed property.

Heavy Rains Create Havoc In New Delhi

Heavy Rains Create Havoc In New Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Heavy rains lashed Delhi, triggering waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the national capital.

Uttarakhand Rains Swell Rivers, Flood Streets

Uttarakhand Rains Swell Rivers, Flood Streets

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Glimpses of swollen rivers, submerged ghats and waterlogged neighbourhoods after relentless monsoon rains lashed Uttarakhand on August 18, 2026.

What Are Our Leaders Up To?

What Are Our Leaders Up To?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Glimpses of our leaders at work on Wednesday: From photography and policy meetings to honours for veterans and high-level consultations.

Blind Students Create Rakhis

Blind Students Create Rakhis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Blind students at The Blind Relief Association in New Delhi showcased their creativity by making colorful rakhis ahead of Raksha Bandhan.

What's General Dhiraj Seth Doing In Nepal?

What's General Dhiraj Seth Doing In Nepal?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

The visit aims to further strengthen the close defence cooperation and military-to-military ties between India and Nepal.

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Rediff.com4 days ago

It is not easy to score two consecutive Test centuries unless one knows how to play the good ball on its merit and punish the bad ball to full effect.

Nepal Floods: Bihar On Alert

Nepal Floods: Bihar On Alert

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The threat of a flash flood is real.'

Close to 100 crore electors have voter cards in country: EC officials

Close to 100 crore electors have voter cards in country: EC officials

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

After US President Donald Trump cited India's voter cards to make a case for the SAVE America Act, Election Commission officials on Tuesday said that nearly 100 crore electors have been issued 'special' Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC).

Virat Kohli celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister Bhawna

Virat Kohli celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister Bhawna

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Virat Kohli's sister, Bhawna shared a heartwarming post and a special message for her brothers on social media on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Friday.

Manchester United bolster midfield with Carlos Baleba signing

Manchester United bolster midfield with Carlos Baleba signing

Rediff.com2 days ago

Manchester United have officially signed midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract until 2031, with an option for an additional year. The deal is reportedly worth an initial 60 million, plus add-ons, for the Cameroon international.

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prices had started to ease following the government's decision to allow duty-free imports of 1 mt of raw sugar and would weaken further over the next 7 to 10 days.

NTA gets two new directors amid reforms following NEET fiasco

NTA gets two new directors amid reforms following NEET fiasco

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Centre has appointed two directors and a joint director to the National Testing Agency (NTA) amidst ongoing reforms and scrutiny over issues like the NEET paper leak. These appointments are part of a broader overhaul of the NTA's examination system.

Hey, Isn't that Sergio Gor In A Shikara!

Hey, Isn't that Sergio Gor In A Shikara!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

US Ambassador Sergio Gor's Dal Lake shikara ride and remarks on J&K signal a warmer US approach towards the Union Territory.

The Taj's Hidden Story Is India's Wealth

The Taj's Hidden Story Is India's Wealth

Rediff.com2 days ago

In many ways, 17th century India occupied a position in the global economy comparable to that of the United States today. Just as millions of people now look towards America because of its economic opportunities, merchants, adventurers and trading companies once looked towards India.

Gyanesh Kumar asked...: Trump cites India's voter ID system to push SAVE America Act

Gyanesh Kumar asked...: Trump cites India's voter ID system to push SAVE America Act

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

President Donald Trump has advocated for stricter electoral laws in the US, praising India's election system and its requirement for photo identification. He highlighted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's questioning of the lack of voter ID in American polls and used India's high voter turnout with minimal postal ballots as an example. Trump is pushing for the SAVE America Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship and nationwide voter ID, though the bill faces division in Congress.

Bird strike on overhead wires disrupts Mumbai Harbour Line trains

Bird strike on overhead wires disrupts Mumbai Harbour Line trains

Rediff.com2 days ago

Suburban train services on Mumbai's Harbour line were briefly disrupted at Kharghar station after a bird got stuck in a train's pantograph, causing overhead equipment to trip. The incident led to minor delays and panic among commuters before services resumed quickly.

Apple's Mac Mini: Mini In Size, Bigger In Performance -- And Price

Apple's Mac Mini: Mini In Size, Bigger In Performance -- And Price

Rediff.com2 days ago

The new Mac mini stays true to its reputation: It is small on the outside but surprisingly powerful on the inside. But is it worth the price tag?

Goa cabinet okays anti-conversion bill with life imprisonment

Goa cabinet okays anti-conversion bill with life imprisonment

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Goa cabinet has approved the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversions of Religion Bill, 2026, which proposes stringent penalties, including life imprisonment, for religious conversions carried out through force, fraud, or marriage. The bill will be tabled in the state assembly's monsoon session.

France win men's singles, mixed doubles gold at Badminton World Championships

France win men's singles, mixed doubles gold at Badminton World Championships

Rediff.com5 days ago

French badminton players Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, in mixed doubles, and Alex Lanier, in men's singles, have made history by becoming the country's first world champions in the sport. Gicquel and Delrue defeated the world No. 1 Chinese pair, while Lanier dominated his Japanese opponent in their respective finals.

Cyber frauds threaten Mumbai woman with terror case, steal Rs 7.21 cr

Cyber frauds threaten Mumbai woman with terror case, steal Rs 7.21 cr

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 68-year-old Mumbai resident was defrauded of Rs 7.21 crore by cyber criminals who threatened her with false accusations of money laundering and terror funding. The fraudsters coerced her into transferring funds to bank accounts and a cryptocurrency wallet after impersonating officials from various agencies.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a rally in global markets.

Govt employee among 6 UPPK militants arrested in Manipur

Govt employee among 6 UPPK militants arrested in Manipur

Rediff.com2 days ago

Manipur police have arrested six militants, including a minor, from the banned United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) across Imphal Valley districts. The arrests were made in connection with extortion, intimidation, and kidnapping. Security forces also conducted a separate operation, seizing arms and ammunition and destroying bunkers in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts.

Japanese Ice Skating Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Announce Engagement

Japanese Ice Skating Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Announce Engagement

Rediff.com5 days ago

Japanese ice-skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as 'Riku-Ryu', have announced their engagement, becoming partners off as well as on the ice after winning Olympic gold.

Tension in Navi Mumbai as BJP, Uddhav Sena workers clash over SIR forms

Tension in Navi Mumbai as BJP, Uddhav Sena workers clash over SIR forms

Rediff.com47 minutes ago

A political controversy has erupted in Navi Mumbai after thousands of SIR forms, used for voter list revision, were allegedly found at a photocopy shop. This led to a clash between Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP activists, with allegations of voter list manipulation and questions raised about the transparency of the electoral process.

Over 100 Maha tourists stranded in flood-affected Nepal

Over 100 Maha tourists stranded in flood-affected Nepal

Rediff.com1 days ago

State officials report that at least 114 tourists from Maharashtra are estimated to be stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with 53 confirmed safe. The Maharashtra government has initiated coordination efforts with tour agencies and central authorities, establishing helplines and control rooms to assist and gather information on those affected by the devastating flash floods.

What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

Rediff.com2 days ago

The MV Ocean Winner sank within about eight minutes with 24 crew aboard; experts say excess moisture in its iron ore fines cargo may have caused liquefaction.

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor's Vacation With Daughter Raha

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor's Vacation With Daughter Raha

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Alia Bhatt delighted her fans by sharing a collection of vacation photos with her husband Ranbir Kapoor and their adorable daughter Raha.

Nepal floods: Bihar on high alert as Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak swell

Nepal floods: Bihar on high alert as Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak swell

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Parts of Bihar are facing a potential deluge as major rivers like the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, and Burhi Gandak show rising water levels. This surge is attributed to devastating flash floods and continuous rainfall in neighbouring Nepal, prompting authorities to open barrage gates and place disaster response teams on standby.

Maharashtra tops statewise PV, CV sales in Q1 FY27: SIAM

Maharashtra tops statewise PV, CV sales in Q1 FY27: SIAM

Rediff.com1 days ago

Maharashtra recorded the highest sales for passenger and commercial vehicles in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, while Uttar Pradesh led the two and three-wheeler segments, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

India-Bangladesh white-ball series likely in January 2025

India-Bangladesh white-ball series likely in January 2025

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The white-ball cricket series between India and Bangladesh is now expected to be rescheduled for January next year, as discussions between the BCCI and the Indian government continue, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board seeking an early 2025 window.

Rahul Gandhi's Politics Of The Street Wins New Fans

Rahul Gandhi's Politics Of The Street Wins New Fans

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rahul Gandhi's aggressive street politics is giving him a fresh political edge, but overplaying his role could hurt his credibility with the wider opposition, predicts M R Narayan Swamy.

Nepal Honours General Dhiraj Seth

Nepal Honours General Dhiraj Seth

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, who is on an official visit to Nepal, was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by Nepalese President Ram Chandra Paudel at an investiture ceremony in Kathmandu on Monday, August 17.

No impact of Nepal floods in UP, Bihar till now: NDRF

No impact of Nepal floods in UP, Bihar till now: NDRF

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is closely monitoring the India-Nepal border regions in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for any adverse impact from the devastating flash floods in Nepal. While no significant impact has been reported yet, 20 NDRF teams are deployed in the Indian states for potential relief operations. India has also sent humanitarian aid to Nepal and has additional NDRF teams on standby for deployment if requested.