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Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Child Rape Accused In Sitapur

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Child Rape Accused In Sitapur

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

A man accused of raping a six-year-old girl was arrested in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with police. The accused, Avdhram alias Bhole Shankar, sustained a gunshot injury and was apprehended. Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges, and a reward was announced for the arresting team.

Super League Kerala Season 3 Kicks Off With Ticket Launch

Super League Kerala Season 3 Kicks Off With Ticket Launch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Ticket sales for the third season of the Super League Kerala have commenced, with the inaugural ticket presented to Chief Minister V D Satheesan. The tournament is set to begin on September 25, featuring defending champions Kannur Warriors FC against last season's runners-up Thrissur Magic FC in the opening match. Fans can purchase tickets online and season passes for club home matches.

Ujjain tense as mosque demolition row sparks protest; 15 detained, 7 booked

Ujjain tense as mosque demolition row sparks protest; 15 detained, 7 booked

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Police in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, used tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating against the proposed demolition of a portion of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project. The project is aimed at easing pilgrim movement for Simhastha Kumbh 2028, and despite initial protests, local authorities and the city Qazi claim the issue was resolved through mutual consent, with the Chief Minister also setting an example by demolishing part of his ancestral home.

Harmanpreet Hat-Trick Powers India To Crushing 10-0 Victory Over Bangladesh

Harmanpreet Hat-Trick Powers India To Crushing 10-0 Victory Over Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Defending champions India secured a resounding 10-0 victory over Bangladesh in their final group fixture of the Asian Games hockey tournament, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick. This win ensures India finishes atop Pool A, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 1. Despite heavy rain and waterlogged conditions, the Indian team showcased superior fitness and skill, with goals from multiple players contributing to the dominant performance.

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

An electrocution incident near a Ganapati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area resulted in the deaths of an eight-year-old girl and another woman, with several others sustaining injuries. The tragedy occurred early Sunday amidst massive crowds during the ongoing Ganapati festival, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

How To Choose The Best Dental College

How To Choose The Best Dental College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK, a career counsellor with nearly 34 years of experience in teaching, research and career guidance, answers students' questions about engineering and dental admissions, counselling rounds, college preferences and admission prospects.

Shah And Chitale Assure India Of Asian Games Table Tennis Medal

Shah And Chitale Assure India Of Asian Games Table Tennis Medal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secured a historic medal in mixed doubles table tennis at the Asian Games by defeating Hong Kong's world No. 4 pair. This marks India's second mixed doubles medal in Asian Games history. While other Indian paddlers faced early exits in various categories, Shah also advanced in men's singles and Yashaswini Ghorpade in women's singles.

PIX: Spain capitalise on England errors in Nations League thriller

PIX: Spain capitalise on England errors in Nations League thriller

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

World champions Spain defeated England 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League opener at Wembley, capitalising on two significant defensive errors. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner after England had briefly mounted a comeback. The article also covers Croatia's 2-1 win over the Czech Republic and Scotland's 0-0 draw with Slovenia.

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Mahindra Thar OG 2026: Enhanced Comfort, Same Price, More Capable

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Mahindra has managed to deliver all these updates while retaining the starting ex-showroom price of 10.32 Lakh. And, that's a value play you rarely see in today's market, says Rajesh Karkera.

Alia, Deepika, Helen: The Cabaret Queens Of Bollywood

Alia, Deepika, Helen: The Cabaret Queens Of Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Alia Bhatt's upcoming cabaret performance in Love & War has sparked renewed interest in Bollywood's classic dance form, prompting a nostalgic look at the legendary actresses who mastered the art.

India Shines At Asian Games With Rare Silvers, Cricket And Hockey In Finals

India Shines At Asian Games With Rare Silvers, Cricket And Hockey In Finals

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

India's medal tally at the Asian Games surged to 65, highlighted by rare silver medals in men's skiff sailing and Greco-Roman wrestling. The men's cricket and hockey teams secured their spots in the finals with impressive victories, while squash teams and compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru contributed bronze medals. Indian golfers are also in contention, and sepaktakraw guaranteed at least a bronze, showcasing a diverse sporting performance.

India Women Smash Asian Games Record, Win GOLD Again

India Women Smash Asian Games Record, Win GOLD Again

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

India delivered a commanding performance in the Asian Games women's cricket final, crushing Sri Lanka by 147 runs to retain their gold medal and open their 2026 campaign with India's first gold of the Games.

Asian Games Hockey: Indian women beat Japan; inch closer to semis

Asian Games Hockey: Indian women beat Japan; inch closer to semis

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Indian women's hockey team secured its fourth consecutive victory at the Asian Games, defeating hosts Japan 3-1, a win that virtually guarantees them a semi-final berth.

Indian Athletes Eye Medals Across Multiple Sports At Asian Games

Indian Athletes Eye Medals Across Multiple Sports At Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

This article provides a comprehensive schedule for Indian athletes participating in various disciplines at the Asian Games on October 1, including archery, cricket, hockey, wrestling, and more, detailing their qualification rounds, semi-finals, and potential medal matches.

2nd ODI: Gill, Rohit rewrite record books as India sweep West Indies 2-0

2nd ODI: Gill, Rohit rewrite record books as India sweep West Indies 2-0

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Shubman Gill scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history (223 not out) and Rohit Sharma added a century (101) as India chased down West Indies' formidable total of 405 for seven, securing an eight-wicket victory and sealing the series. This historic chase also marked India's highest-ever ODI run chase.

IIT Kharagpur Breakthrough: Smartphone Cameras To Detect Invisible Objects

IIT Kharagpur Breakthrough: Smartphone Cameras To Detect Invisible Objects

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have developed a highly sensitive sensor technology. This innovation allows ordinary smartphone cameras to detect extremely tiny, invisible objects, potentially leading to low-cost, portable medical testing and other applications requiring the detection of minute substances.

SC orders Delhi police audit, mapping of crime-prone areas

SC orders Delhi police audit, mapping of crime-prone areas

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has issued comprehensive directives to the Delhi Police Commissioner to enhance safety for women and minor girls in Delhi-NCR. These measures include forming dedicated police teams, conducting vulnerability audits of public spaces, improving lighting and CCTV surveillance, and strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms. The court also sought reports on the functioning of fast-track courts, utilisation of sexual offender databases, and the Mission Shakti programme.

Shah And Chitale Clinch Historic Table Tennis Bronze At Asian Games

Shah And Chitale Clinch Historic Table Tennis Bronze At Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles table tennis event at the Asian Games after a 0-4 loss to China in the semifinals. This marks India's first table tennis medal at the current Games and only the second mixed doubles medal in Asian Games history, following Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra's bronze in Jakarta.

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as India's wealthiest, billionaire population hits record 391

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as India's wealthiest, billionaire population hits record 391

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Gautam Adani and family have reclaimed the top spot on India's rich list, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, as the nation's billionaire population reached a record 391, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List.

Have Foreign Investors Lost Faith in India?

Have Foreign Investors Lost Faith in India?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Foreign institutional investors have withdrawn nearly $40 billion from Indian equities in the last two years and, according to Bernstein analysts, have 'little reason' to invest for the long-term, though they may 'return to trade'. The brokerage highlights challenges such as struggling large-caps, disruption from new technologies, and difficulties accessing small- and mid-caps (SMIDs) at an institutional scale.

Asian Games Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara smashes recurve record; tops qualification

Asian Games Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara smashes recurve record; tops qualification

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India's Dhiraj Bommadevara has set a new Asian Games men's recurve qualification record with 698 points, topping the standings in Okazaki City, Japan, and securing a bye into the second round of the individual elimination draw. This performance follows his recent World Cup Final triumph.

Mitchell Starc braces for 'different South Africa' as rain, humidity cloud Test picture

Mitchell Starc braces for 'different South Africa' as rain, humidity cloud Test picture

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Mitchell Starc expects rain, humidity and unusual early-season conditions in South Africa to create unpredictable Test surfaces, potentially challenging Australia's traditional expectations of dry pitches and reverse swing.

Shiv Kapur Maintains Lead At AM Green IGPL Invitational

Shiv Kapur Maintains Lead At AM Green IGPL Invitational

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Experienced golfer Shiv Kapur shot a 69 to extend his lead to 13-under at the AM Green IGPL Invitational. His performance has helped RVR Delhi Blue Bulls share the team lead with Auro Goa Eagles at 17-under. Varun Chopra of Auro Goa is in second place individually, three shots behind Kapur.

Siraj or Nabi? India face pace puzzle in Guwahati ODI

Siraj or Nabi? India face pace puzzle in Guwahati ODI

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

India's batting strength, highlighted by centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, is set to face the West Indies in the second ODI to seal the series. However, the team's pace-bowling combination remains a significant concern, particularly after the unsuccessful experiment with Nitish Kumar Reddy. The match is crucial for the West Indies, who are looking to keep the series alive and build confidence for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Are You Making These Mistakes In Your CV?

Are You Making These Mistakes In Your CV?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Since recruiters need to be able to spot relevant information quickly, adding unnecessary details can weaken your most important qualifications, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Abhishek Ahuja Advances To Semifinals In Delhi Snooker Championship

Abhishek Ahuja Advances To Semifinals In Delhi Snooker Championship

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Delhi State 6-Red champion Abhishek Ahuja has secured his spot in the semifinals of the 49th Delhi State 15-Red Snooker Championship. He achieved this with decisive victories over Asif Malik and Anuj Uppal. Other quarterfinal winners include Shoaib Khan and Sandeep Gulati, with the championship organised by the Delhi Billiards and Snooker Association (DBSA).

Delhi Residents Shocked After Headless Infant Body Discovered Near Crematorium

Delhi Residents Shocked After Headless Infant Body Discovered Near Crematorium

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Residents of Kanjhawala, New Delhi, are in shock after the headless body of a newborn infant, estimated to be two to three months old, was discovered near a crematorium. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the death, how the body was brought to the location, and who abandoned it. Multiple police teams are searching for the missing head, and authorities are checking crematorium records and questioning staff.

Asian Games: India's Table Tennis Teams Dominate Pakistan To Enter Quarter-Finals

Asian Games: India's Table Tennis Teams Dominate Pakistan To Enter Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

India's men's and women's table tennis teams have both secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games after achieving dominant 3-0 victories over their Pakistani counterparts.

Niraj picked rifle over college, came home with Asiad silver

Niraj picked rifle over college, came home with Asiad silver

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Niraj Kumar, a silver medallist in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games, shared his joy and the sacrifices he made for his sport. He recounted choosing shooting over academics, asking his parents to buy him equipment, and expressed gratitude for the support from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). He also reflected on his Asian Games debut and future aspirations for an individual medal.

Woman 'gang-raped' by 2 UP cops, 2 CRPF men at U'khand MLA's farmhouse

Woman 'gang-raped' by 2 UP cops, 2 CRPF men at U'khand MLA's farmhouse

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A shocking incident in Amroha sees four law enforcement personnel, including Uttar Pradesh Police and CRPF members, arrested for the alleged gangrape of a woman, sparking outrage and calls for stringent action.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Players And The Virat Kohli Link

Asia Cup: Pakistan Players And The Virat Kohli Link

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Pakistan's women cricketers found themselves in an unexpected Virat Kohli connection during the Women's Asia Cup. Several players were spotted wearing footwear from the Indian star's sportswear brand, sparking plenty of chatter on social media.

Ganges Grandmasters Secure Global Chess League Final Berth Despite Loss

Ganges Grandmasters Secure Global Chess League Final Berth Despite Loss

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Ganges Grandmasters have secured a spot in the Global Chess League finals despite a loss to PBG Alaskan Knights. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, however, suffered a defeat against Triveni Continental Knights, leaving their final berth dependent on the outcome of the last league match. Key moments included Ian Nepomniachtchi's draw against Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen's first loss in the competition to Alireza Firouzja.

Haryana Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Heroin Valued At Rs 4.3 Crore

Haryana Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Heroin Valued At Rs 4.3 Crore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Police in Nuh, Haryana, have arrested two individuals and seized over 2 kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs 4.30 crore. The accused were intercepted in a vehicle after a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act as investigations continue to dismantle the drug trafficking network.

Congress hits streets against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demands his removal

Congress hits streets against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demands his removal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Congress party has launched nationwide protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his removal. Accusing him of acting in favour of the BJP and citing alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions (SIR), party workers burned effigies and clashed with police. Opposition parties plan further action, including a meeting of the INDIA bloc to strategize for his ouster.

Indian rally stars finish strong in tough WRC Chile round

Indian rally stars finish strong in tough WRC Chile round

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian rally champions Dean Mascarenhas and co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah concluded their South American World Rally Championship campaign with a top-eight finish in Chile and a stage victory in Paraguay, showcasing their skill on challenging gravel tracks.

50-Year-Old Man Arrested In Delhi For Alleged Molestation Of Seven-Year-Old Girl

50-Year-Old Man Arrested In Delhi For Alleged Molestation Of Seven-Year-Old Girl

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in northwest Delhi's Rohini area for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the girl went to a shop, leading to a police complaint and registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.

Germany, Spain, Britain seal Davis Cup Final 8 berths

Germany, Spain, Britain seal Davis Cup Final 8 berths

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Alexander Zverev led Germany to an unassailable 3-1 lead over Croatia, securing their spot in the Davis Cup Final 8. Spain and Britain also qualified, with Italy automatically advancing as reigning champions. Other nations like Austria, Canada, South Korea, and the Czech Republic also progressed.

Silver lining, but no gold again for India as Abhay, Anahat falter

Silver lining, but no gold again for India as Abhay, Anahat falter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh clinched silver medals at the Asian Games, showcasing their potential despite falling short of gold against formidable Malaysian opponents and missing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

K'taka BJP MLA's daughter apologises to woman cop after slapping her

K'taka BJP MLA's daughter apologises to woman cop after slapping her

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Aishwarya, daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, has publicly apologised to a woman police sub-inspector whom she slapped at a temple in Mandya. The apology comes after the High Court directed her to do so before applying for bail in connection with the incident, which occurred on August 12 and went viral via CCTV footage. An FIR was registered against Aishwarya for assault and obstructing duty, while she also filed a counter-complaint.

AAP Workers Protest ED Raids At GMADA Office In Mohali

AAP Workers Protest ED Raids At GMADA Office In Mohali

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

AAP workers in Mohali protested against Enforcement Directorate search operations at the GMADA office, alleging misuse of central agencies by the BJP-led Centre. The protests involved clashes with police and damage to property, while the ED's investigation targeted GMADA officials, an IAS officer, a realty company, and residences linked to political figures.