News for 'Shastri'

How A Minor Collision Led To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi Park

How A Minor Collision Led To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi Park

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A man was allegedly stabbed to death in a park in east Delhi's Kondli area following an altercation with three juveniles. Police have apprehended the three accused, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal incident.

One Dead, Another Injured In Delhi Road Accident

One Dead, Another Injured In Delhi Road Accident

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man was killed and another critically injured in a collision between a motorcycle and an autorickshaw in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar area, police said.

Did Uddhav, Fadnavis hold 'secret midnight meeting'? CM reacts

Did Uddhav, Fadnavis hold 'secret midnight meeting'? CM reacts

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has denied reports of a secret meeting with Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, dismissing the claims as false news.

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Batting-order flexibility has become a key factor in modern white-ball cricket, and former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar believes players who can seamlessly adapt to different roles are increasingly valuable in a format driven by situational demands.

Six Thai Nationals Arrested With Hydroponic Cannabis In Varanasi

Six Thai Nationals Arrested With Hydroponic Cannabis In Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Six Thai nationals, including three women, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials seized hydroponic cannabis valued at over Rs 19 crore from their possession.

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 49-year-old assistant professor from Shivaji College, Devosmita Paul, was found murdered in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment in east Delhi. Police have registered a murder case and formed multiple teams to investigate the crime, examining all possible angles including CCTV footage and the victim's contacts.

Shastri Roasts Pakistan With Cheeky Toss Line

Shastri Roasts Pakistan With Cheeky Toss Line

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

During the toss for the first Test, Shastri couldn't resist a cheeky nod to those events while introducing Pycroft.

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.

Nation Mourns Jaspal Rana: A Coach Who Shaped Olympic Dreams

Nation Mourns Jaspal Rana: A Coach Who Shaped Olympic Dreams

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

India's shooting legend Jaspal Rana was laid to rest in Varanasi with full state honours, two days after his passing due to cardiac complications. Tributes poured in from across the nation, including from his mentee Manu Bhaker and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, highlighting his immense contribution to Indian shooting as both an athlete and a coach.

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted Naushad and Kamruddin in a 2022 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their identity as the assailants, despite proving the victim died from assault injuries. Key witnesses, including an alleged eyewitness, could not identify the accused, leading the court to grant them the benefit of doubt.

Two Arrested For Real Estate Fraud Linked To Ashram

Two Arrested For Real Estate Fraud Linked To Ashram

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, including a director of an infra firm, for allegedly defrauding investors through fake real estate projects connected to Dhirendra Shastri's 'Aparna Ashram'.

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows, points out A K Bhattacharya.

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Australia will play a decisive role in shaping their ODI future.

Chhattisgarh tribal woman carries 90-yr-old mother-in-law 3 km for pension

Chhattisgarh tribal woman carries 90-yr-old mother-in-law 3 km for pension

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A tribal woman walked nearly 3 km carrying her 90-year-old mother-in-law on her back to a bank to collect the latter's Rs 500 monthly pension, pending for four months due to incomplete KYC (Know Your Customer) formalities, in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district.

Rioting Case Filed After Ink Attack On NCP Leader In Pune

Rioting Case Filed After Ink Attack On NCP Leader In Pune

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Police in Pune have registered a rioting case against a religious preacher and his supporters after an ink attack on an NCP (SP) spokesperson, following accusations of targeting spiritual leaders.

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Pune has remanded NCP (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande in judicial custody until June 6 over controversial statements he made about leaders of the Warkari sect. The court cited insufficient grounds for police remand. Police admitted to inadvertently mentioning the wrong crime number in an earlier reply opposing interim protection from arrest.

'Earlier return could've changed MI's fate': Harbhajan on Rohit

'Earlier return could've changed MI's fate': Harbhajan on Rohit

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians' IPL playoff chances were hampered by Rohit Sharma's delayed return from a hamstring injury. He highlights Sharma's impactful innings against Lucknow Super Giants and suggests that an earlier recovery could have changed MI's fortunes.

Sooryavanshi Shatters Abhishek's IPL Sixes Record

Sooryavanshi Shatters Abhishek's IPL Sixes Record

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken the record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a single IPL season, hitting 43 sixes in IPL 2026.

Two Arrested After Daylight Robbery of 10.65 Lakh in Delhi

Two Arrested After Daylight Robbery of 10.65 Lakh in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly carrying out a daylight armed robbery of over Rs 10.65 lakh in Shastri Nagar. The suspects, an uncle and nephew, were apprehended after a four-day manhunt and confessed to the crime.

Gavaskar on Miller's Single Refusal: Intent Can't Be Faulted

Gavaskar on Miller's Single Refusal: Intent Can't Be Faulted

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Sunil Gavaskar defends David Miller's decision not to take a single in the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, while Kevin Pietersen praises Rashid Khan's performance.

Delhi Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing Attack: What We Know

Delhi Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing Attack: What We Know

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old man was seriously injured after being stabbed by a group of men in Trilokpuri, East Delhi, due to a long-standing personal dispute.

Girl's Body Discovered Near Government Buildings In Patna

Girl's Body Discovered Near Government Buildings In Patna

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The body of a girl was discovered near Lalit Bhawan in Patna, a complex housing government offices. Police are investigating the case, suspecting foul play due to injury marks on the body. Forensic teams and dog squads have been deployed to gather evidence and identify the victim.

Investigation Launched After Body Found Near Bihar Police HQ

Investigation Launched After Body Found Near Bihar Police HQ

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A body was discovered outside the Bihar police headquarters in Patna. Police are investigating the cause of death, with initial indications suggesting a possible heart attack.

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri reflected on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's below-par showing in the first ODI against Australia in Perth.

Maha to cooperate in NEET paper leak probe: Fadnavis

Maha to cooperate in NEET paper leak probe: Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured full cooperation in the CBI probe into the NEET paper leak case, following the arrest of a suspect from Nashik. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities, leaving over 22 lakh medical aspirants anxious.

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Members of various tribal communities gathered in Delhi to demand the de-listing of converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category. The event, organised by the RSS affiliate Janajati Suraksha Manch, saw participation from around 1.5 lakh people from over 500 tribal communities.

Gurugram doctor under scanner in NEET-UG paper leak probe

Gurugram doctor under scanner in NEET-UG paper leak probe

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police sources indicate a physical copy of the NEET-UG paper was allegedly leaked from a Nashik printing press and brought to a doctor in Gurugram, prompting an investigation. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid paper leak allegations, triggering nationwide outrage.

Patna Businessman Shot Outside Residence; Investigation Underway

Patna Businessman Shot Outside Residence; Investigation Underway

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A businessman in Patna, Bihar, was shot outside his home, prompting a police investigation to find the assailants and determine the motive.

How Dravid, Rathour Helped Virat Kohli Rediscover Joy For Cricket

How Dravid, Rathour Helped Virat Kohli Rediscover Joy For Cricket

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Virat Kohli has acknowledged the positive influence of Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour in helping him rediscover his passion for cricket after a difficult period following his departure from the India captaincy.

School Teacher Loses Lakhs In Rare Bank Note Scam

School Teacher Loses Lakhs In Rare Bank Note Scam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A school teacher in Ajmer was defrauded of Rs 3.66 lakh by cyber criminals who lured her with a fake online offer to buy a rare Rs 5 note for Rs 48 lakh.

IndiGo flyer attempts to open emergency exit twice, arrested

IndiGo flyer attempts to open emergency exit twice, arrested

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

After his arrest, the accused told police that it was his first time on a flight and he was feeling anxious.

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Suryavanshi first grabbed attention when Rajasthan Royals snapped him up for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years old.

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri praised Virat Kohli's tenure as India's captain, stating that he did he a 'magnificent job' both as a skipper and a batter.

Woman Found Hanging In Delhi, Suicide Suspected

Woman Found Hanging In Delhi, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old woman was found dead in her room in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?'

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The high point of the 19 Shastri months was the 22-day war that he fought against great odds and won in principle, even if military historians often call it a stalemate. Pakistan saw a great opportunity to conquer Kashmir and lost. It was the last time they had the relative strength militarily and diplomatically to take Kashmir. Shastri's resolve buried that dream forever, points out Shekhar Gupta.

IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH: Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad battle for playoff berth

IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH: Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad battle for playoff berth

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a crucial IPL match with playoff qualification at stake. Both teams need a win to boost their chances of reaching the knockouts.

Mumbai To Experience 30-Hour Water Cut on May 5-6

Mumbai To Experience 30-Hour Water Cut on May 5-6

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 30-hour water supply shutdown across parts of Mumbai between May 5 and May 6, 2026, for essential water tunnel connection and maintenance.

IPL 2026: Bench To Brilliance: Venkatesh Iyer Repays RCB Faith With Match-Winning Blitz

IPL 2026: Bench To Brilliance: Venkatesh Iyer Repays RCB Faith With Match-Winning Blitz

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Venkatesh Iyer smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls in a pressure game against Punjab Kings, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a commanding victory.