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Khelo India Tribal Games: Chhattisgarh Sheds 'Backward' Image

Khelo India Tribal Games: Chhattisgarh Sheds 'Backward' Image

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse highlights the positive impact of the Khelo India Tribal Games on Chhattisgarh, shifting its image from a region associated with naxalism to one with opportunities for tribal youth through sports.

Kharge, Rijiju spar in RS over West Asia conflict discussion

Kharge, Rijiju spar in RS over West Asia conflict discussion

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between the opposition and the government regarding a discussion on the West Asia crisis, with accusations of political maneuvering and failure to uphold the dignity of parliamentary positions.

SC Fines Centre for Challenging CISF Official's Dismissal

SC Fines Centre for Challenging CISF Official's Dismissal

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Supreme Court has criticised the central government for engaging in unnecessary litigation, imposing a fine for challenging a High Court order regarding the dismissal of a CISF official.

Hyderabad Woman and Sons Die; Family Alleges Murder

Hyderabad Woman and Sons Die; Family Alleges Murder

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 27-year-old woman and her two sons were found dead in their Hyderabad residence, prompting a police investigation and allegations of murder against the woman's husband.

Man Arrested in Delhi Canteen Operator Kidnapping and Murder Case

Man Arrested in Delhi Canteen Operator Kidnapping and Murder Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a canteen operator in Dwarka after extortion demands went unmet.

Indian Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Heroin Seizure and Extortion

Indian Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Heroin Seizure and Extortion

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Two police constables in Hamirpur, India, have been suspended for allegedly mishandling a heroin seizure and demanding money from the accused.

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A senior Maharashtra government official and a junior clerk were convicted by a special court in Latur for accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for approving a business proposal in 2014.

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Filming has commenced on 'Dada', the biographical movie about Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and Vikramaditya Motwane directing.

SC Calls for Expedited Trials in North-East Racial Discrimination Cases

SC Calls for Expedited Trials in North-East Racial Discrimination Cases

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Supreme Court has requested the Delhi High Court to prioritise and expedite trials in cases of racial discrimination against people from the North-East, highlighting the need for a productive timeline for adjudication of such sensitive matters.

Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand women to record ODI chase vs South Africa

Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand women to record ODI chase vs South Africa

Rediff.com6 hours ago

New Zealand registered the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history on Wednesday, beating South Africa by two wickets on the back of an outstanding unbeaten 179 from captain Amelia Kerr.

HC curbs 'trial by media' in molestation case, orders to take down posts

HC curbs 'trial by media' in molestation case, orders to take down posts

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of defamatory social media posts concerning the alleged molestation of a journalist on a flight, citing a violation of the accused's right to dignity and fair trial. The court also criticised media houses and actor Richa Chadha for amplifying unverified allegations.

Brothers Arrested in Ludhiana Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast Case

Brothers Arrested in Ludhiana Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Two brothers have been arrested in connection with an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ludhiana, India, which resulted in one death and two injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the blast and searching for a third brother involved in the operation.

Woman Acquitted in Passport Case: Court Cautions Against Misuse of Criminal Charges in Matrimonial Disputes

Woman Acquitted in Passport Case: Court Cautions Against Misuse of Criminal Charges in Matrimonial Disputes

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A Delhi court has discharged a woman accused of using forged documents to apply for her son's passport, cautioning against the misuse of criminal charges in matrimonial disputes. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges of forgery and cheating.

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Spanish police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly, drawing condemnation from government and football authorities over racism in stadiums.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Rediff.com7 hours ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticises the Union government over the hike in commercial LPG prices, accusing the Centre of 'taking' from people while the Mamata Banerjee administration provides relief. He also challenged the BJP to present a report card of its work in Rajganj constituency.

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Found Guilty in Cheating Case

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Found Guilty in Cheating Case

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A Delhi court has convicted Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti in a cheating case involving forgery of bank documents and conspiracy to defraud a bank.

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Delhi Police is facing significant staffing shortages, with a considerable number of posts vacant at various levels, potentially impacting law enforcement and public safety.

Two Delhi Police Officers Arrested for Robbery: What Went Wrong?

Two Delhi Police Officers Arrested for Robbery: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Two Delhi Police personnel have been suspended and arrested for allegedly robbing a businessman from Uttar Pradesh of Rs 8.4 lakh near Ajmal Khan Park in central Delhi.

Amaravati made sole Andhra capital as LS passes bill amid YSRCP walkout

Amaravati made sole Andhra capital as LS passes bill amid YSRCP walkout

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill recognising Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, solidifying the city's status after years of debate and uncertainty. The bill aims to prevent future changes to the capital and received support from both the ruling NDA and the opposition Congress, while the YSR Congress Party opposed the bill.

PSL: PCB tightens security protocols after Lahore hotel incident

PSL: PCB tightens security protocols after Lahore hotel incident

Rediff.com7 hours ago

PCB enforces strict new security rules for PSL teams after a hotel breach in Lahore, mandating prior approval for family visits and warning against violations.

Younis Khan slams PCB's 'excessive' fine on Naseem Shah for social media post

Younis Khan slams PCB's 'excessive' fine on Naseem Shah for social media post

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has expressed his disapproval of the substantial fine imposed on fast bowler Naseem Shah by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his alleged social media comments against a political figure.

How RBI's Two-Factor Authentication Will Impact Digital Payments

How RBI's Two-Factor Authentication Will Impact Digital Payments

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Two-factor authentication for all digital transactions, including UPI, is now mandatory in India, as per RBI guidelines, to enhance security and curb fraud.

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to address the growing concerns surrounding excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, focusing on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour.

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge as US-Iran Tensions Ease

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge as US-Iran Tensions Ease

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict and stable oil prices boosted sentiment. Track Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.

BJP Calls for Jharkhand Shutdown Over Hazaribag Case

BJP Calls for Jharkhand Shutdown Over Hazaribag Case

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The BJP has called for a bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand on April 3 to protest the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag. The party is also protesting the overall law and order situation in the state.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Rediff.com8 hours ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the Union government over the hike in commercial LPG prices, accusing the Centre of taking from the people while the Mamata Banerjee administration provides relief. He challenged the Prime Minister to release a white paper detailing central funds allocation in Cooch Behar.

Chhattisgarh Police Investigate Murder of Elderly Couple in Janjgir-Champa

Chhattisgarh Police Investigate Murder of Elderly Couple in Janjgir-Champa

Rediff.com8 hours ago

An elderly couple was found murdered in their home in Khapri village, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the case, suspecting a property dispute or personal enmity as potential motives.

Delhi Scraps Thousands of Ration Cards, Eyes AI for Verification

Delhi Scraps Thousands of Ration Cards, Eyes AI for Verification

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Delhi government has cancelled over 45,000 ration cards and is considering using artificial intelligence to identify ineligible beneficiaries in its public distribution system.

'Unacceptable disgrace': Fury as Italy fail to qualify again

'Unacceptable disgrace': Fury as Italy fail to qualify again

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Italy crash out of World Cup qualification for the third straight time, losing to Bosnia on penalties, sparking outrage and calls for sweeping changes.

School bus collision in Muzaffarnagar claims three lives

School bus collision in Muzaffarnagar claims three lives

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A man and his two children were killed in Muzaffarnagar after their motorcycle was hit by a school bus. The man's wife is critically injured. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle.

Pakistan, Afghanistan, China Meet to Discuss Escalating Tensions

Pakistan, Afghanistan, China Meet to Discuss Escalating Tensions

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are meeting in Urumqi to discuss regional security concerns and potential confidence-building measures.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings new star Connolly attributes debut performance to Ponting's advice

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings new star Connolly attributes debut performance to Ponting's advice

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly credits head coach Ricky Ponting for his successful IPL debut, while Anil Kumble questions Gujarat Titans' bowling strategy.

Mastermind Behind Domestic Help Burglary Ring Arrested in Delhi

Mastermind Behind Domestic Help Burglary Ring Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested Raju Mukhiya, the alleged kingpin of a gang involved in house burglaries across multiple states. The gang used domestic workers to gain access to affluent homes and steal valuables.

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek leads as India batters soar

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek leads as India batters soar

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan lead the ICC T20I player rankings, while Connor Esterhuizen makes a significant jump after a strong series against New Zealand.

Couple Suspected of Relationship Found Dead in Chhattisgarh Village

Couple Suspected of Relationship Found Dead in Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A young couple, suspected to be in a relationship, were found dead in a village in Chhattisgarh, India, in a suspected suicide pact.

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Bengaluru FC appoint former India coach Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development, aiming to strengthen its grassroots pathway and nurture local talent.

Bengaluru FC Appoints Savio Medeira to Lead Youth Development

Bengaluru FC Appoints Savio Medeira to Lead Youth Development

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Bengaluru FC has appointed Savio Medeira, former Indian national team coach, as their head of youth development, aiming to strengthen the pathway for young players to the first team.

Final 2026 World Cup Teams Confirmed: See Who's In

Final 2026 World Cup Teams Confirmed: See Who's In

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The final teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Find out which teams have qualified and their group stage assignments.

Parliament Budget Session: LS debates FCRA amendment; Oppn raises flag

Parliament Budget Session: LS debates FCRA amendment; Oppn raises flag

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Lok Sabha takes up FCRA Amendment Bill amid opposition protests.