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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Shared Rooms, Long Waits Plague Athlete Accommodation

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Shared Rooms, Long Waits Plague Athlete Accommodation

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are grappling with significant accommodation issues, including male and female athletes being allocated shared rooms and long waiting times for credential activation, forcing even the host Japan team to seek alternative arrangements.

HAL hands over LCA Tejas, HTT-40 trainer aircraft to IAF; Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans

HAL hands over LCA Tejas, HTT-40 trainer aircraft to IAF; Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force, and Dhruv next-generation helicopters to Pawan Hans. This significant handover, witnessed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marks a crucial step in India's journey towards self-reliance in the aerospace sector, showcasing HAL's capabilities across military, civil rotary-wing, and pilot training aviation.

7 girls collapse after sit-up punishment at Bihar school over homework

7 girls collapse after sit-up punishment at Bihar school over homework

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Seven schoolgirls in Bihar's Khagaria district fainted after being subjected to physical punishment by a teacher for not completing homework. The incident at Eknia Middle School led to outrage among parents and villagers, prompting officials to launch an investigation and warn other schools.

Japan Captain Is Confident Of Tackling Sooryavanshi

Japan Captain Is Confident Of Tackling Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Japan cricket team captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming expressed confidence in his team's ability to counter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, citing a previous dismissal by Japanese spinner Charlie Hara-Hinze at the Under-19 Asia Cup.

'Kareena Performs From The Gut'

'Kareena Performs From The Gut'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Kareena is completely instinctive.'

Sterling faces jail after dangerous driving guilty plea

Sterling faces jail after dangerous driving guilty plea

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former England winger Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after being seen inhaling 'laughing gas' before crashing his Lamborghini. The incident occurred on the M25 and M3 motorways, with witnesses reporting erratic driving. Sterling also admitted possession of nitrous oxide and failing to provide a blood specimen. The case has been adjourned for a pre-sentence report, and he has been disqualified from driving.

Charani retains top T20I bowling spot, Deepti climbs to second

Charani retains top T20I bowling spot, Deepti climbs to second

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian spinner Shree Charani has maintained her top position in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings with a career-best 804 rating points, while compatriot Deepti Sharma has risen four places to second, following their stellar performances in the Women's T20 Asia Cup.

Former Keralam DGP gets four-year jail term, Rs 30 lakh fine in DA case

Former Keralam DGP gets four-year jail term, Rs 30 lakh fine in DA case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Kottayam Vigilance Court has sentenced former Kerala DGP Tomin J Thachankary to four years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 30.84 lakh in a disproportionate assets case. This marks the first time a DGP-rank officer in Kerala has been convicted for such an offence, with the court finding him guilty of amassing wealth 135.80 per cent in excess of his known income between 2003 and 2007.

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Skip The iPhone Duo, Take These International Trips Instead

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Rs 299,900 can buy you Apple's first foldable iPhone. Or it can buy you a passport full of memories, a suspiciously large holiday wardrobe and enough airport coffee to develop a personality.

Satwik-Chirag Confident For Asian Games Despite Workload Concerns

Satwik-Chirag Confident For Asian Games Despite Workload Concerns

Rediff.com3 days ago

Satwik-Chirag face a 10-day Asian Games grind as the defending champions focus on fitness, injury prevention and workload management.

Japan builds for cricket's future as India's historic T20I brings spotlight to Sano

Japan builds for cricket's future as India's historic T20I brings spotlight to Sano

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is hosting its historic maiden T20I against reigning world champions India, an event its COO Alan Curr believes will significantly boost cricket's profile and aid its global recognition efforts. The match, taking place at the upgraded Sano International Cricket Ground, is seen as a crucial step towards attracting more established cricketing nations and fostering grassroots growth, despite challenges like weather and integrating cricket into the national sports scene.

BRICS Summit: Security In Place, Delhi Spruced Up

BRICS Summit: Security In Place, Delhi Spruced Up

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

New Delhi is gearing up to host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with extensive preparations underway across key venues, roads, hotels and security zones.

Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi still warming the bench?

Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi still warming the bench?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian cricket fans and former players questioned India's decision to leave Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the XI for the second T20I against Afghanistan.

New York Tragedy: 2 Desi Students Run Over By Train

New York Tragedy: 2 Desi Students Run Over By Train

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tragedy struck two New Jersey families with Rutgers University graduates Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, hit by a subway train in Manhattan.

Pakistan docked 11 WTC points, fined 50% match fee for slow over-rate

Pakistan docked 11 WTC points, fined 50% match fee for slow over-rate

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pakistan's cricket team has been fined 50 per cent of their match fee and docked 11 World Test Championship points due to a slow over-rate during their third Test against England in Birmingham, a match they lost by 8 wickets, contributing to a 0-3 series whitewash.

Monsoon Withdrawal To Begin September 19

Monsoon Withdrawal To Begin September 19

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rainfall during the monsoon season so far, from June 1 to September 13, has been 15 per cent below normal.

Why Tata Motors Unveiled the Sierra Legend Series

Why Tata Motors Unveiled the Sierra Legend Series

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tata Motors has launched the Sierra Legend Series, a new line of its iconic Sierra mid-SUV, designed to democratize premium features across all variants. This strategy, dubbed "Luxury, From The Base," aims to challenge traditional industry norms by offering high-end comfort, refinement, and technology even in entry-level models, ensuring the Sierra remains a benchmark in the competitive Indian automotive market.

SIT questions Ram temple trust officials over donation theft allegations

SIT questions Ram temple trust officials over donation theft allegations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government has questioned Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and administrator Gopal Rao regarding allegations of donation money theft and financial mismanagement at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing, bolstering board's push

Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing, bolstering board's push

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, the second-largest shareholder in Tata Sons, has publicly endorsed a listing of the Tata Group's holding company, aligning with the board's push for greater transparency and public accountability despite opposition from the Tata Trusts.

Gurugram Murder: Family Alleges Police Cremated Body Without Informing Them

Gurugram Murder: Family Alleges Police Cremated Body Without Informing Them

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 31-year-old man, Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, was found murdered in a Gurugram drain, allegedly over a financial dispute. His family claims Gurugram police recovered and cremated his body without informing them, despite him being reported missing in Delhi. Two former colleagues have been arrested in connection with the murder.

Missing CCTVs, hundi keys with driver: What SIT found in Ram temple 'fraud'

Missing CCTVs, hundi keys with driver: What SIT found in Ram temple 'fraud'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Investigators recovered nearly Rs 80 lakh in cash and some foreign currency from six of the accused.

Watch: Samantha's Traditional Baby Shower

Watch: Samantha's Traditional Baby Shower

Rediff.com5 days ago

Samantha shares pictures from her baby shower ceremony at the Isha Foundation.

Sena row: Can legislative majority decide disqualification cases? SC asks

Sena row: Can legislative majority decide disqualification cases? SC asks

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has questioned the reliability of legislative majority as the sole determinant for political party ownership, especially when disqualification proceedings are pending against the very legislators forming that majority. This query arose during arguments concerning the Shiv Sena faction dispute between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray.

SEE: CCTV captures moment Delhi building came crashing down

SEE: CCTV captures moment Delhi building came crashing down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged showing the moment a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed, killing seven people and injuring 11, as rescue operations continue.

SC refuses to reconstitute panel probing police action during CJP protest

SC refuses to reconstitute panel probing police action during CJP protest

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has rejected pleas to reconstitute a high-powered committee investigating alleged police excesses against student protesters in Delhi, stating that the allegations against the panel were based on conjecture. The court emphasised the committee's role in ensuring fairness and transparency, and directed it to proceed with its inquiry into various issues including the use of pellet guns, targeted violence, and property destruction, while ensuring protection and confidentiality for vulnerable witnesses.

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

80s Trend Turns Nostalgia Into Memory

Rediff.com2 days ago

The retro hair, the vintage clothing, that's not the real charm of these images. It's the ability to look at a screen and create the one thing modern technology has never been able to give us: the tactile, imperfect feeling of memory, points out Kaleem Ullah Fasihi.

'Rollercoaster': Shreyas Iyer on his tough start as India's T20 captain

'Rollercoaster': Shreyas Iyer on his tough start as India's T20 captain

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shreyas Iyer, India's T20I captain, described his initial stint as skipper as a 'tough pill to swallow' after suffering away series defeats, but emphasised the importance of maintaining 'equilibrium' following a dominant 2-0 series win over Afghanistan.

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

GST Council Oct 7 Meet: What Businesses Want!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Industry is pushing for GST reforms that would let companies use unused tax credits from one state to pay GST liabilities in another, potentially freeing up working capital trapped across state registrations.

Will Sooryavanshi get a game in final Afghanistan T20I?

Will Sooryavanshi get a game in final Afghanistan T20I?

Rediff.com4 days ago

India, having already secured the T20 series against Afghanistan, is likely to experiment with its playing XI in the third and final match in New Delhi. This provides an opportunity for players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and others on the bench to get game time before the Asian Games, while Afghanistan aims for an improved performance to boost morale.

Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Rediff.com7 days ago

Captain Salil Arora's blistering 120 and Sahil Bhaskar's sensational six-wicket haul (6/16) propelled Ludhiana Lions to a 17-run victory over Jalandhar Warriors, securing their spot in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League final.

Gurugram Murder: Family Alleges Police Cremated Body Without Informing Them

Gurugram Murder: Family Alleges Police Cremated Body Without Informing Them

Rediff.com2 days ago

The disappearance of 31-year-old Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, weeks before his wedding, led to his alleged murder and the discovery of his body in a Gurugram drain. His family alleges that Gurugram Police recovered and cremated his body without informing them, learning about it only during the Delhi Police investigation into his disappearance. Two former colleagues have been arrested in connection with the murder, allegedly due to a financial dispute.

9/11: Remembering Lives Lost 25 Years On

9/11: Remembering Lives Lost 25 Years On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

From FDNY tributes to preserved artifacts, these photographs document remembrance and the continuing impact of 9/11.

Why Is This 6 Year Old Protesting?

Why Is This 6 Year Old Protesting?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

In Patna, six-year-old Aditya Kumar staged a silent dharna against alleged police atrocities, capturing national attention with his quiet resilience.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'They felt familiar and real. At the same time, people wanted to share this experience with their loved ones.'

It's A Medical Miracle Review: Confused Thriller

It's A Medical Miracle Review: Confused Thriller

Rediff.com1 days ago

It's A Medical Miracle has a promising superhero premise and some genuinely inventive moments, but a wildly uneven screenplay ultimately squanders its potential.

From 'pointless' to US Open final: Zverev's incredible revival

From 'pointless' to US Open final: Zverev's incredible revival

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Alexander Zverev has made a remarkable turnaround at the U.S. Open, progressing from early struggles to reach his second final at Flushing Meadows. After being pushed to five sets in his initial matches, he has since won four consecutive matches without dropping a set, setting the stage for a potential second Grand Slam title.

Political Row Erupts Over UPI Fee Decision

Political Row Erupts Over UPI Fee Decision

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Congress party has strongly refuted government claims that its MPs on the Parliament Standing Committee on Finance supported a fee on high-value UPI payments. Congress leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi and Manish Tewari, stated that the "UPI tax" proposal was not specifically discussed by the committee, accusing the Modi government of diverting attention from public backlash and appeasing US companies. The government, however, cited the committee's report which pressed for a tiered Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework.

When Bappa Showed Us How To Do More...

When Bappa Showed Us How To Do More...

Rediff.com5 days ago

We started with notebooks and graduated to lavatories, self defence classes, laptops during the lockdown... And, every Ganeshotsav, the contributions increased, says Ananya Chincholikar.

Protest erupts in Jammu after man dies in police custody

Protest erupts in Jammu after man dies in police custody

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

A 32-year-old man died after allegedly falling unconscious at a police post in Jammu, leading to protests by his family and locals who claim custodial torture. Police have ordered both departmental and magisterial inquiries into the incident, assuring action against any wrongdoing. Four police personnel have been attached to headquarters.

India's tour of New Zealand: 50,000 tickets sold in 14 days!

India's tour of New Zealand: 50,000 tickets sold in 14 days!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The marquee series against India starting late October has set the cash registers ringing at New Zealand Cricket headquarters as the parent body confirmed sale of more than 50,000 tickets since going on sale just over two weeks ago.