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SC refuses delay in poll panel case, says it outweighs Sabarimala hearing

SC refuses delay in poll panel case, says it outweighs Sabarimala hearing

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court has declined the Centre's request to postpone the hearing on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law, which excludes the CJI from the committee responsible for appointing election commissioners, stating the matter is of utmost importance.

Yuvraj Sandhu Shines At Turkish Airlines Open

Yuvraj Sandhu Shines At Turkish Airlines Open

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu, competing on the DP World Tour for the first time, delivered an impressive opening round of 3-under 69 at the Turkish Airlines Open, placing him within the Top-10. Shubhankar Sharma also performed well, finishing with a 2-under 70. Sweden's Mikael Lindberg leads the tournament after a bogey-free 66.

Cheteshwar Pujara urges focus on Test cricket future

Cheteshwar Pujara urges focus on Test cricket future

Rediff.com6 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests earmarking 25-30 domestic players for Test cricket, even if they aren't part of the Indian Premier League, while acknowledging the rise of white-ball specialists.

West Bengal Police Investigate Killing Of BJP Leader's Aide

West Bengal Police Investigate Killing Of BJP Leader's Aide

Rediff.com5 days ago

West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, and have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants.

Drunk Intruders Nabbed At Aligarh Muslim University After Assault

Drunk Intruders Nabbed At Aligarh Muslim University After Assault

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Three individuals were apprehended by Aligarh Muslim University security for allegedly driving under the influence, colliding with a student's vehicle, and assaulting students on campus.

Why Pakistan Regrets Missing The FIH Pro League

Why Pakistan Regrets Missing The FIH Pro League

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan's newly-appointed hockey team head coach, Manzur ul Hassan, believes the nation erred by not participating in the FIH Pro League's inaugural edition in 2019, depriving players of crucial experience against top-tier opponents.

US Group Claims Unfairness In Rajasthan Royals Ownership Bid

US Group Claims Unfairness In Rajasthan Royals Ownership Bid

Rediff.com7 days ago

A US-based consortium led by Kal Somani has expressed disappointment and alleged an unfair bidding process after losing the Rajasthan Royals ownership bid to Lakshmi Mittal's group.

Lenovo's OLED Laptop With 16 GB RAM And Long Battery Life

Lenovo's OLED Laptop With 16 GB RAM And Long Battery Life

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 is available alongside the newly-introduced Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 and IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 range. The refreshed Yoga portfolio includes the Yoga 7a 2-in-1, Yoga Slim 7x, Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Aura Edition, and Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition variants.

East Bengal overcome Mumbai City in thrilling ISL clash

East Bengal overcome Mumbai City in thrilling ISL clash

Rediff.com7 days ago

East Bengal FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Mumbai City FC, propelling them to the summit of the Indian Super League standings.

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its disappointment after the BCCI shifted the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, despite Bengaluru being the defending champions' home ground. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.

Shocking! Title-chasing Man City drop points in draw with Everton

Shocking! Title-chasing Man City drop points in draw with Everton

Rediff.com7 days ago

Manchester City's title hopes take a hit after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton, with Jeremy Doku's late goal rescuing a point as Arsenal maintain the advantage.

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Muhammad Shoaib overcame immense challenges to win an ITF Futures title in Islamabad, ending Pakistan's 20-year wait for a singles title in international tennis.

Police Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Police Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Kolkata are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Multiple special investigation teams have been formed, and CCTV footage is being examined to trace those involved. The probe includes the possibility of contract killers being hired for the crime.

'Shorter matches, greater pressure': Players divided over new scoring system

'Shorter matches, greater pressure': Players divided over new scoring system

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Badminton's new 15-point scoring system, set for the 2028 Olympics, has divided players, with some welcoming shorter matches and others warning of increased pressure and tactical shifts.

Indian Archers Miss Podium At Archery World Cup Stage 2

Indian Archers Miss Podium At Archery World Cup Stage 2

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian compound men's and women's teams, considered strong medal contenders, endured a disappointing outing in Stage 2 of the Archery World Cup, failing to secure a podium finish after crumbling in crunch situations.

IPL 2026: DC vs KKR: Playoff hopes hang by a thread

IPL 2026: DC vs KKR: Playoff hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Capitals face Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial IPL match, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Bihar Recipes: Aloo Bhujia, Mustard Rohu Curry

Bihar Recipes: Aloo Bhujia, Mustard Rohu Curry

Rediff.com6 days ago

The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.

India U17 Women's Team Loses To Australia In Asian Cup Opener

India U17 Women's Team Loses To Australia In Asian Cup Opener

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India's U17 women's football team lost 0-2 to Australia in their opening match of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in Suzhou, China. Theodora Mouithys scored for Australia, and an own goal by Abhista Basnett sealed India's defeat.

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Rajasthan's Anjali Shekhawat won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kanak Budhwar secured silver, and Punjab's Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal took bronze. Haryana also dominated the team event.

IPL 2026, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants in battle for survival

IPL 2026, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants in battle for survival

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Mumbai Indians, struggling in the current IPL season, will face Lucknow Super Giants, hoping for key players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav to perform well. Both teams are grappling with batting failures, impacting their chances of reaching the playoffs.

Why ServiceNow Sees India As A Major Growth Engine

Why ServiceNow Sees India As A Major Growth Engine

Rediff.com6 days ago

ServiceNow, a leading AI platform for business transformation, is highly optimistic about its growth prospects in the Indian market, according to President and Chief Product Officer Amit Zavery.

Mumbai to face 10% water cut from May 15 over El Nino fears

Mumbai to face 10% water cut from May 15 over El Nino fears

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 10 per cent water cut across Mumbai starting May 15, citing concerns over a below-normal monsoon forecast due to the El Nino weather pattern. The current water stock in the city's seven lakes is expected to last until July 6.

Temple Procession Attacked In Ghaziabad, Several Injured

Temple Procession Attacked In Ghaziabad, Several Injured

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A procession of devotees returning from a Durga temple in Ghaziabad was allegedly attacked, with reports of stone-pelting, leading to tensions in the Kaila Bhatta area. Police have taken 10 people into custody and are investigating the incident.

IPL 2026, GT vs PBKS: Punjab Kings have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026, GT vs PBKS: Punjab Kings have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Punjab Kings will aim to recover from their first defeat of the season when they face Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans, on a two-game winning streak, will be looking to continue their momentum.

The Met Gala And Sudha Reddy's Rs 142 Crore Necklace...

The Met Gala And Sudha Reddy's Rs 142 Crore Necklace...

Rediff.com7 days ago

Billionaire philanthropist Sudha Reddy walked the Met Gala red carpet in a stunning outfit and an even more stunning necklace.

The Met Gala And Sudha Reddy's Rs 142 Crore Necklace...

The Met Gala And Sudha Reddy's Rs 142 Crore Necklace...

Rediff.com7 days ago

Billionaire philanthropist Sudha Reddy walked the Met Gala red carpet in a stunning outfit and an even more stunning necklace.

Bhagwant Mann: BJP Creating Fear In Punjab Ahead Of Polls

Bhagwant Mann: BJP Creating Fear In Punjab Ahead Of Polls

Rediff.com6 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise the state and create an atmosphere of fear ahead of upcoming elections, following twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar.

IPL 2026: Cheteshwar Pujara baffled by Rishabh Pant's T20 struggles

IPL 2026: Cheteshwar Pujara baffled by Rishabh Pant's T20 struggles

Rediff.com6 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara expresses surprise at Rishabh Pant's inability to replicate his Test cricket success in the IPL, suggesting a need for greater clarity in his approach to T20 batting. Pujara also addresses Hardik Pandya's captaincy and defends Suryakumar Yadav's form.

Sandhu Ends T43 After Nightmare Round At Turkish Airlines Open

Sandhu Ends T43 After Nightmare Round At Turkish Airlines Open

Rediff.com3 May 2026

India's Yuvraj Sandhu finished T43 at the Turkish Airlines Open after a difficult final round, while Mikael Lindberg secured his first DP World Tour title.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge in Early Trade, Maruti Jumps 4%

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge in Early Trade, Maruti Jumps 4%

Rediff.com4 May 2026

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.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal hits first-ball six, joins elite list of batters

IPL 2026: Jaiswal hits first-ball six, joins elite list of batters

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal entered an exclusive club after hitting a six off the first ball of the IPL match against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. He became only the fifth batter in the league's history to achieve the feat.

IPL 2026: Can The Hitman Carry MI To Another Comeback?

IPL 2026: Can The Hitman Carry MI To Another Comeback?

Rediff.com6 days ago

He was forced to skip five matches owing to his injury, but his return also ended MI's three-match losing streak. That reveals the importance of Rohit's presence in the team.

Skipper Sciver-Brunt sees T20 World Cup as chance to reset England's legacy

Skipper Sciver-Brunt sees T20 World Cup as chance to reset England's legacy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

England have underachieved since winning the 2017 Women's World Cup and they are determined to put that right when they host the Twenty20 edition on home soil in June, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said.

'Save me...': Last video call captures horror before MP boat tragedy

'Save me...': Last video call captures horror before MP boat tragedy

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi family's sightseeing trip in Madhya Pradesh turned into a tragedy when a cruise boat capsized in the Bargi reservoir, resulting in the death of three family members. Negligence is alleged by relatives.

Modric undergoes cheekbone surgery ahead of World Cup

Modric undergoes cheekbone surgery ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Croatia and AC Milan's Luka Modric sustained the injury following a clash of heads with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli during their Serie A match on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Happy with securing two points, says Gill after GT clinch nail-biter vs Punjab

IPL 2026: Happy with securing two points, says Gill after GT clinch nail-biter vs Punjab

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings in a close IPL match in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction with the win, while Shreyas Iyer lamented his team's execution despite a fighting total.

IPL 2026: 'GT still not at best, yet keep winning': Holder

IPL 2026: 'GT still not at best, yet keep winning': Holder

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Jason Holder believes Gujarat Titans are yet to play their best cricket but have still managed to find a way to win matches and remain in IPL play-off contention. Holder, who produced a match-winning four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings, is happy that every win has been based on collective effort rather than individual brilliance.

France striker Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

France striker Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club said on Monday, weeks before the start of the World Cup.

MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has claimed nine lives after a sudden storm caused the vessel to capsize, prompting extensive rescue efforts.