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Cong stands for truth, defends truth of India: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin

Cong stands for truth, defends truth of India: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Rahul Gandhi engaged with German think-tanks and addressed the Hertie School in Berlin, discussing India's trajectory, democracy, and global cooperation. He also addressed the Indian community, emphasizing the importance of truth and democratic values.

Arshdeep Singh unfazed by rotation, focused on opportunities

Arshdeep Singh unfazed by rotation, focused on opportunities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Jaise main team se in and out hota hoon uska advantage bhi hai. Mera ball bhi in and out jaata hai. I'm enjoying that, says Arshdeep Singh

Harleen's ton powers India to series win

Harleen's ton powers India to series win

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Harleen Deol underscored her growing maturity with an impressive maiden hundred

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal centuries power India on Day 1

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal centuries power India on Day 1

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Gill and Jaiswal centuries put India in control of series opener against England

ADIF writes to CCI for interim relief to startups in Apple case

ADIF writes to CCI for interim relief to startups in Apple case

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), in an application to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has alleged that technology company Apple is using dilatory and delaying tactics in the regulator's investigation against the company and has sought interim relief for Indian startups and digital companies, according to people close to the development.

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli surpassed the great Ricky Ponting for most runs by a No 3 batter in ODIs.

Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus to acquire 49% stake in Haier India

Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus to acquire 49% stake in Haier India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Sunil Bharti Mittal-led conglomerate Bharti Enterprises and private equity firm Warburg Pincus will collectively acquire a 49 per cent stake in Haier Appliances India, the local unit of China's Shandong-based Haier group, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction, according to industry sources, values the company at about 15,000 crore.

Cash row: SC junks Justice Varma's plea against parliamentary probe

Cash row: SC junks Justice Varma's plea against parliamentary probe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The remarks were made by the bench which refused to agree with the submission made on behalf of Justice Varma that the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha had no power to reject a motion and, under the Judges (Inquiry) Act of 1968, only the Speaker and the chairman have the power to accept or reject a motion against a judge.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

He was sleeping in a garage when the fire broke out, and CCTV footage suggests foul play.

Cong handed over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes: Modi

Cong handed over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes: Modi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of handing over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes during its rule in the northeastern state.

China using LAC calm to stabilise India ties, curb US closeness: US report

China using LAC calm to stabilise India ties, curb US closeness: US report

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The agreement was to disengage from remaining standoff sites along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), two days before a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Once the actual scope is understood, it becomes evident that the framework is about internal redress and course correction, and in no way criminalisation.'

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

A video of IAS officer Tina Dabi during flag hoisting has gone viral. She explains how the mistake happened and clears the air.

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The new year starts up bringing a wave of fresh new handsets, all set to arrive in January 2026.

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot.

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.

Asim Munir becomes more powerful, elevated as Pak's 1st Chief Of Defence Forces

Asim Munir becomes more powerful, elevated as Pak's 1st Chief Of Defence Forces

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Asim Munir, who was promoted to the Field Marshal rank this year, will also simultaneously hold the office of the Chief of Army Staff, along with his duties as CDF.

WPL 2026: Can Delhi Capitals Halt RCB's Winning Run?

WPL 2026: Can Delhi Capitals Halt RCB's Winning Run?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals will aim to upset defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru -- the only unbeaten team in WPL 2026 with five wins in a row.

POCO C85 5G Debuts In India With Giant 6.9-Inch Display

POCO C85 5G Debuts In India With Giant 6.9-Inch Display

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

POCO C85 5G has arrived in India, with its entry variant tagged at 11,999.

'Vote chori' issue raised by Cong, not INDIA bloc: Omar

'Vote chori' issue raised by Cong, not INDIA bloc: Omar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah distanced himself from the 'vote chori' issue raised by the Congress, stating the INDIA bloc has no involvement.

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

For decades, the Siliguri Corridor was treated as a geographical vulnerability to be quietly managed. Today, it has emerged as a focal point of eastern geopolitics.

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons rally to edge Ranchi Royals

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons rally to edge Ranchi Royals

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout win against Ranchi Royals

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers edge Ranchi Royals to enter final

HIL: Kalinga Lancers edge Ranchi Royals to enter final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's Hockey India League with a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Spain; finish 10th

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India lose to Spain; finish 10th

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India ended a disappointing 10th in the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Spain.

India, Russia Set for Big Nuclear Deal

India, Russia Set for Big Nuclear Deal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India and Russia are expected to unveil a major nuclear energy partnership during Vladimir Putin's visit, potentially involving Russian small modular reactors and expanded cooperation as India pushes toward its 100-GW nuclear goal by 2047.

SC flags airfare fluctuations during festivals, calls it 'exploitation'

SC flags airfare fluctuations during festivals, calls it 'exploitation'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta termed the exorbitant rise of airfares by airlines as "exploitation" and asked the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to file their replies to a PIL seeking binding regulatory guidelines to control the unpredictable fluctuations in airfare and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines in India.

PIX: 74 all out! India hammer South Africa in 1st T20I

PIX: 74 all out! India hammer South Africa in 1st T20I

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to the Indian team, smashing a blistering half-century to power India to a thumping 101-run win over South Africa in the first T20 International.

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ranji Trophy: MP enter quarterfinals; Saurashtra on brink of qualification

U-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi hits 95-ball 171 in opening win

U-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi hits 95-ball 171 in opening win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced an exhibition of magnificent strokeplay, smashing 171 from just 95 balls, including 14 sixes and nine fours.

Russia offers India cooperation in localising nuclear power plants

Russia offers India cooperation in localising nuclear power plants

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Russia has offered India cooperation in localising large and small nuclear power plants as part of a civil nuclear energy collaboration between the two countries. The offer was made during a meeting at the IAEA General Conference in Vienna.

Richest 10% Hold 65% of India's Wealth

Richest 10% Hold 65% of India's Wealth

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A larger part of India's population was in the middle 40 per cent of the national income share in 1980. Today almost all are in the bottom 50 per cent.

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Russia, being bogged down by the Ukraine war and prioritising the requirements of its own armed forces, along with India's consistent diversification policy, will remain a major challenge to the bilateral partnership, note Harsh V Pant and Aleksei Zakharov.

HIL: Lancers edge Toofans, keep unbeaten run intact

HIL: Lancers edge Toofans, keep unbeaten run intact

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

HIL: Kalinga Lancers jump to top of table after fourth consecutive win

BJP-Sena alliance breaches Thackerays' Mumbai citadel

BJP-Sena alliance breaches Thackerays' Mumbai citadel

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has made significant progress in challenging the Thackeray family's control over Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after nearly 25 years. The results mark a potential shift in Mumbai's civic politics, with the BJP emerging as a central force.

Modi raises Sabarimala gold theft in mega Kerala rally

Modi raises Sabarimala gold theft in mega Kerala rally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the ruling Left and Congress in Kerala, raising the Sabarimala gold loss issue and accusing the Congress of aligning with hardline elements. He urged voters to choose the BJP for development and good governance.

Army moves to boost strike power with 120 km Pinaka upgrade

Army moves to boost strike power with 120 km Pinaka upgrade

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The Army is also looking at strengthening the existing Pinaka regiments and had recently placed orders for buying the area denial ammunition for these rocket regiments.

Hand over Sabarimala gold case to neutral agency: Amit Shah to Kerala CM

Hand over Sabarimala gold case to neutral agency: Amit Shah to Kerala CM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Kerala's ruling Left government over the Sabarimala gold loss case, demanding a neutral investigation and accusing the government of protecting the real culprits. He also signals the start of the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections.

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'It would have polarised the Marathi-non Marathi divide further. 'Fadnavis had a very clear strategy: Let all Marathi people campaign for us (the BJP), and whatever results we get will be delivered by Marathi people only.'