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From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Sehili was placed in a pre-trial detention centre in Ussuriysk, about 100 km (60 miles) north of Vladivostok. He could have faced up to two years in a Russian jail.

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) issued high sea waves, up to 4.7 metres high, warning across several coastal districts.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

'Educated Youth Voted RJD, Uneducated Youth Voted JD-U'

'Educated Youth Voted RJD, Uneducated Youth Voted JD-U'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'When you compare Bihar's poverty from its earlier times, then there is a huge difference. Things have improved a lot. And migration has played an important role in reducing poverty.'

Heavy rains pummel Maha, 4 killed; IAF, Army rescue stranded people

Heavy rains pummel Maha, 4 killed; IAF, Army rescue stranded people

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Army unit deployed in Ashti successfully evacuated 40 people with the help of an NDRF team and other agencies.

Deepotsav Has Deepened Ayodhya's Aura

Deepotsav Has Deepened Ayodhya's Aura

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'Deepotsav aligns with the Adityanath government's vision to enhance Ayodhya's spiritual and cultural grandeur and transform it into a global pilgrimage and tourism hub.'

Red alert issued in Mumbai, extremely heavy rainfall likely

Red alert issued in Mumbai, extremely heavy rainfall likely

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert', warning of extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts on Sunday, extending the wet patch in the region.

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A Maratha protest in Mumbai caused significant traffic disruptions, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the city, impacting office-goers and students. Train services were also affected.

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Are elections still fair in India, or are we all witness to a macabre style of 'selection' of lawmakers? The jury will be out on this for a long time because there is no definitive evidence on either contention, at least as yet,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

'All I Want Is A Roof Of My Own'

'All I Want Is A Roof Of My Own'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Hardworking people who toil from dawn to dusk and beyond speak about their everyday lives and what they want from the sarkar as Bihar prepares to vote.

Cyclone Montha: 2 killed, crops damaged, transportation hit in Andhra

Cyclone Montha: 2 killed, crops damaged, transportation hit in Andhra

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Cyclone Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, resulting in two deaths, extensive crop damage, and disruptions to power and transportation. Neighboring Telangana also experienced heavy rains. Government relief efforts are underway.

Thane court acquits all 17 accused in 2015 rioting case

Thane court acquits all 17 accused in 2015 rioting case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A Thane court acquitted 17 individuals accused of rioting in 2015, citing insufficient evidence, failure of identification, and investigative lapses. The prosecution's case relied heavily on police testimonies and video recordings deemed inadmissible.

Vinesh quits Railways job amid rumours of new career

Vinesh quits Railways job amid rumours of new career

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The 30-year-old wrestler had quit wrestling following her disqualification from the 50kg gold medal match in the Paris Olympics.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; 2 killed in landslide

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; 2 killed in landslide

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

A landslide in the Vikhroli suburb of Mumbai killed two people and injured two others after heavy rains caused soil and stones to collapse on a hut.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

Railways reduces advance train booking time to 60 days

Railways reduces advance train booking time to 60 days

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

All bookings done up to October 31 under the Advance Reservation Period of 120 days will remain intact, it added.

Mumbai receives over 200 mm rainfall in 24 hours

Mumbai receives over 200 mm rainfall in 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Several parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Vikhroli reporting the highest downpour. The IMD reported significant rainfall in various areas of the city.

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged BJP cadre to ensure the opposition is defeated in the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra. He emphasized the party's strength and commitment to performance-based politics, citing PM Modi as an example.

Ports are being developed as hubs of green hydrogen production

Ports are being developed as hubs of green hydrogen production

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The government is developing ports across the country as centres for green hydrogen production and export, Sarbananda Sonowal, minister of ports, shipping and waterways (MoPSW) said on Tuesday. "Across the country, over 12 million tonnes of green hydrogen-based e-fuel capacity has been announced.

Six states evince interest to join UPS, says PFRDA chairman S Ramann

Six states evince interest to join UPS, says PFRDA chairman S Ramann

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) adoption rate has risen to over 4.35 per cent, with more than 100,000 people out of 2.3 million eligible individuals opting for it, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairman S Ramann said in an exclusive interview with Business Standard on Monday. He also said that six states had approached the PFRDA for help in adoption of the scheme.

Mumbai gets single ticket booking app for all public transport

Mumbai gets single ticket booking app for all public transport

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The mobile app enables commuters to book a single QR-based digital ticket usable across Metro, Monorail, buses and local trains in the city and surrounding regions.

No casualty reported so far in TN train collision: Railway board

No casualty reported so far in TN train collision: Railway board

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

According to Kumar, medical and railway assistance teams are at the site to provide help to passengers.

More than 100 anti-terror ops carried out in Jammu daily

More than 100 anti-terror ops carried out in Jammu daily

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

A top police officer in Jammu says that the presence of foreign terrorists in the region's dense forests is a major challenge, and that efforts are underway to neutralize them. He also noted the use of technology like drones by terrorists and criminals.

India's Aging Bridges Under Scrutiny

India's Aging Bridges Under Scrutiny

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Among India's 150,746 railway bridges, 25.8 per cent are over a century old.

Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Bengal will be bolstered by the return of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami who has who has been out of India contention since the Champions Trophy.

Kanwariyas punch, kick CRPF jawan at UP station after spat

Kanwariyas punch, kick CRPF jawan at UP station after spat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The CRPF CRPF) jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for going to Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. An argument broke out between them over purchasing the tickets.

Karnataka HC cites Manusmriti to deny bail to rape accused

Karnataka HC cites Manusmriti to deny bail to rape accused

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Karnataka high court has refused to grant bail to a man accused in a rape case, invoking a verse from Manusmriti pertaining to respecting women and a remark by Mahatma Gandhi while underscoring the need to safeguard women's dignity.

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With a large number of Indian youth aspiring to work in the railways, delays in filling up railway job vacancies were a point of criticism against the BJP in the run-up to the elections.

Yamuna Rises: 7,500 Evacuated

Yamuna Rises: 7,500 Evacuated

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

More than 7,500 people have been evacuated from low-lying flooded areas as the Yamuna river's level rose to 207 metres at the Old Railway Bridge on Wednesday.

Now INDIA bloc unites behind Tejashwi Yadav after weeks of discord

Now INDIA bloc unites behind Tejashwi Yadav after weeks of discord

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The INDIA bloc in Bihar has announced Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate, signaling a united front after weeks of internal disagreements. The move aims to challenge the incumbent NDA government, with both sides engaging in political maneuvering and accusations.

Kerala boy sexually assaulted by 14 men for 2 years

Kerala boy sexually assaulted by 14 men for 2 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Nine people, including two government employees, have been arrested from Kasaragod district in Kerala for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy after befriending him on a mobile app for the LGBTQ community, police said on Tuesday.

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Cops are bringing her back to Bhopal and after recording her statement, details of the entire episode will be known, he said.

Delhi: Yamuna Swells Past 207 Metre Mark

Delhi: Yamuna Swells Past 207 Metre Mark

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Floodwaters reached near the Delhi secretariat, which houses the offices of the chief minister, cabinet ministers and key bureaucrats.

Mumbai's Rail Network Saw 922 Deaths In 5 Months

Mumbai's Rail Network Saw 922 Deaths In 5 Months

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

210 deaths were directly attributed to commuters falling from overcrowded trains.

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best known politician.

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.

Railways To Revamp Signal Failure Protocols

Railways To Revamp Signal Failure Protocols

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The government will look to standardise rules around operations protocol during failure of automatic signalling.

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Due to the impact, the vehicle carrying students was flung a distance away from the level crossing after it hit the running train. The loco pilot managed to stop the train after traversing some distance, police said.

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

China is set to build a rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will run near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India.