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80 more flights get bomb threats, Rs 600 crore lost

80 more flights get bomb threats, Rs 600 crore lost

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Nearly 80 domestic and international flights received bomb threats in less than 24 hours that later turned out to be hoaxes, keeping thousands of passengers and security agencies on tenterhooks.

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah doesn't seem to be a long-term captaincy option given his nagging fitness concerns.

Why The South Is Worried About Delimitation

Why The South Is Worried About Delimitation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'Peninsular Indians could ask 'Why should we contribute half of India's tax revenues if we account for only a quarter of the seats in the Lok Sabha?'.' 'The rest of the country seems likely to counter that 'democracy means one vote per person irrespective of where that person resides in India'.' 'With no easy answers to this thorny debate, the south's economic ascendancy could end up creating a Hobson's choice.' A revealing excerpt from Nandita Rajhansa and Saurabh Mukherjea's book, Behold the Leviathan: The Unusual Rise of Modern India.

Man who chopped woman's body into several pieces kills self in Odisha

Man who chopped woman's body into several pieces kills self in Odisha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

According to the police in Bengaluru, the suspect and the woman were working in a garment shop where they met and become friends. The two were in a relationship.

Delhi Police team reaches Zubair's home in Bengaluru

Delhi Police team reaches Zubair's home in Bengaluru

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

A four-member team of the Delhi Police on Thursday reached AltNews co-founder Mohammed Zubair's residence in Bengaluru as part of the investigation related to his 2018 tweet that led to his arrest, police said.

Do The Kiwis Stand A Chance Against India?

Do The Kiwis Stand A Chance Against India?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand?

Sarfaraz Overjoyed At Musheer's 100

Sarfaraz Overjoyed At Musheer's 100

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'Musheer Khan brings up his 100,' BCCI Domestic posted while sharing the clip. 'A special celebration and a special appreciation from brother Sarfaraz Khan.'

Bengaluru floods: 'Missing' BJP MP Tejasvi Surya trolled

Bengaluru floods: 'Missing' BJP MP Tejasvi Surya trolled

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Bengaluru South Lok Sabha member Tejasvi Surya was trolled and criticised by a section of social media users accusing him of relishing dosa and promoting an eatery in his constituency, when many parts of the city have been reeling under torrential rains and floods.

EC books Tejasvi Surya for seeking votes on grounds of religion

EC books Tejasvi Surya for seeking votes on grounds of religion

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

A case was booked against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion, the Election Commission said on Friday.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

FIR against BJP's Tejasvi Surya for 'false claim'

FIR against BJP's Tejasvi Surya for 'false claim'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya and editors of some Kannada news portals have been booked for allegedly spreading fake news linking a farmer's suicide to land disputes with Waqf Board, police said on Friday.

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes.

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The win ended BFC's five-match winless run as they jumped from 10th to eighth position, three points behind Chennaiyin FC.

Pawar joins Oppn's Bengaluru meet, UPA to get new name

Pawar joins Oppn's Bengaluru meet, UPA to get new name

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

All political parties were asked at the dinner meeting on Monday night to suggest names for the alliance and the same would be discussed and consensus would be arrived at during the deliberations.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

One loss won't stop India from playing fearless cricket: Rohit

One loss won't stop India from playing fearless cricket: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

'It's one thing to talk about it, but actually we went out there (in Bengaluru) and played some fearless cricket.'

CSK Pacer's Jab At RCB Backfires

CSK Pacer's Jab At RCB Backfires

Rediff.com23 May 2024

While Deshpande's intention behind the remark remains unclear, it was interpreted by some as a mocking jab towards RCB after their IPL exit.

Who will be K'taka CM? Cong MLAs to meet in Bengaluru

Who will be K'taka CM? Cong MLAs to meet in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Both the eight-time MLA Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have made no secret of their ambition to become CM and had been involved in a game of political one upmanship in the past.

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Many were caught in a burnout race, chasing unsustainable growth without innovating.'

Bengaluru police arrests main accused in voter data theft case

Bengaluru police arrests main accused in voter data theft case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Co-founder of the Chilume Educational Cultural and Rural Development Institute (Chilume Trust) Krishnappa Ravikumar was the main accused, according to the police.

Can Drinking Water Fix Your Creatinine Levels?

Can Drinking Water Fix Your Creatinine Levels?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a kidney health specialist at the Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice on how to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well.

Bengaluru court orders Twitter to block Congress, yatra handles

Bengaluru court orders Twitter to block Congress, yatra handles

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A dedicated commercial court for Bengaluru Urban District has directed micro-blogging site Twitter to block the handles of the Indian National Congress (INC) and its 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' till the next date of hearing.

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Once Vidarbha posted a massive 221 for six, Mumbai needed a strong chase and Rahane led from the front with an 84 off 45 balls (10x4, 3x6).

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Anil Patel, the secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association and Rohan Jaitley, son of late Arun Jaitley and the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association are the two names in running to take over as BCCI secretary.

Rohit shares update on Rishabh Pant's injury

Rohit shares update on Rishabh Pant's injury

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant has swelling on his operated knee after taking a hit, but hoped the wicketkeeper batter can return to the field on the third of the first Test

Duleep Trophy: Whom are these fans supporting?

Duleep Trophy: Whom are these fans supporting?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Rahul, who was dropped in the middle of England Test series held earlier this year, will be looking to make a comeback in the Indian Test set-up with the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19.

ISL: Bengaluru FC edge past North East United courtesy Costa strike

ISL: Bengaluru FC edge past North East United courtesy Costa strike

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Costa nodded home a Javier Hernandez corner at the far post to log home full points for BFC

Planning A New Year Hol? Book Soon!

Planning A New Year Hol? Book Soon!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Demand for the Christmas period is expected to rise further in the coming days.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

As many as 19 flights have received bomb threats in three days and a Riyadh-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Muscat due to the threat, according to officials.

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'

Swiggy seeks valuation of $11.3 bn; IPO to open on Wednesday

Swiggy seeks valuation of $11.3 bn; IPO to open on Wednesday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Food delivery and quick-commerce major Swiggy, which is coming out with its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, is seeking a valuation of about $11.3 billion. The Bengaluru-based company is aiming to garner Rs 11,327 crore from the IPO, which will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 4,499 crore along with an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 6,828 crore. Swiggy has set a price band of Rs 371 to Rs 390 per share for its maiden public issue.

PC makers look to hitch a ride on the q-com bandwagon

PC makers look to hitch a ride on the q-com bandwagon

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Bengaluru-based Sunny Gupta had been searching for a laptop for months. In August, while sitting at a coffee shop, he decided to order an Acer Predator laptop - typically priced between Rs 95,000 and Rs 2.5 lakh - through the quick-commerce (q-com) platform Flipkart Minutes. "It took exactly 13 minutes from payment to receiving it at the Starbucks I ordered it to," he wrote in a now-viral post on social media platform X.

Kannada actor Darshan shifted to new jail amid VIP treatment row

Kannada actor Darshan shifted to new jail amid VIP treatment row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The court has also permitted shifting of other co-accused in the murder case to various prisons in the state, and a few of them were relocated today.

As Sidda-DKS take guard, Lingayats, Dalits jostle for key posts

As Sidda-DKS take guard, Lingayats, Dalits jostle for key posts

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Multiple challenges, particularly with regard to cabinet formation, stare at Siddaramaiah as he takes over as the new chief minister of Karnataka, nudging out party colleague and state Congress president D K Shivakumar -- who will now be his deputy.

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a relief to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Karnataka high court on Wednesday granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.

Shami proves critics wrong in SMAT thriller

Shami proves critics wrong in SMAT thriller

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

It is said that Kumaraswamy was in a dilemma, as Nikhil was not keen on contesting but buckled under pressure from party workers.

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

LSG released KL Rahul before the team submitted its list of retained players by the October 31 deadline.