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Russian air defences repel large-scale Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow

Russian air defences repel large-scale Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Russian air defences reportedly intercepted and destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow over the weekend, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The drone attack led to temporary curtailment of operations at major airports in the capital.

Moscow Reports Interception of 28 Ukrainian Drones

Moscow Reports Interception of 28 Ukrainian Drones

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Russian air defence units reportedly destroyed 28 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, marking the second consecutive day of such incidents. Airport operations were temporarily suspended due to the drone attacks.

Internet Shutdown in Meghalaya Districts After Election Violence

Internet Shutdown in Meghalaya Districts After Election Violence

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Mobile internet services have been suspended in five districts of western Meghalaya following violence related to tribal council elections. Curfews are in place and elections have been postponed.

Iranian drone strikes British Air Force unit in Cyprus

Iranian drone strikes British Air Force unit in Cyprus

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, an Iranian drone struck a British RAF base in Cyprus, prompting the UK to allow US defensive operations and consider evacuation plans for British citizens in the region.

Mumbai mayor vows action against illegal Bangladeshis; Uddhav Sena says...

Mumbai mayor vows action against illegal Bangladeshis; Uddhav Sena says...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has vowed to take strict action against illegal immigrants who have obtained fake birth certificates, as well as the agents and officials who assisted them. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has already cancelled 237 fake birth certificates and is working to recover the original documents.

Himanta Warns Bangladesh Over Threats To North East

Himanta Warns Bangladesh Over Threats To North East

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Bangladesh needed to be clearly told that New Delhi would respond firmly if such rhetoric continued.

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.

Drink spiking, sexual assault claims rock England cricket

Drink spiking, sexual assault claims rock England cricket

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

According to a report in The Daily Telegraph, the man, said to be in his 40s, was interviewed under caution by Scotland Yard in June following a complaint linked to an incident at a pub in south-west London's SW6 district, which includes Fulham and Parsons Green.

TN braces for heavy rain on Wednesday, red alert in 8 districts

TN braces for heavy rain on Wednesday, red alert in 8 districts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

As the Northeast monsoon intensified across Tamil Nadu, the regional weather office issued heavy rainfall alert to a number of districts. Chief Minister M K Stalin reviewed the situation and directed precautionary measures.

Retail inflation slips to over 8-yr low of 1.54% in Sep

Retail inflation slips to over 8-yr low of 1.54% in Sep

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Retail inflation slipped to 1.54 per cent in September from 2.07 per cent in the preceding month mainly due to subdued prices of food items, including vegetables and pulses, according to government data released on Monday. The consumer price index (CPI) based inflation was 5.49 per cent in September 2024.

Duleep Trophy: Jaiswal slams fifty; Shreyas Iyer fails again

Duleep Trophy: Jaiswal slams fifty; Shreyas Iyer fails again

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Central Zone advanced to the Duleep Trophy final by virtue of their first innings lead in the drawn match against West Zone.

Waterlogging, traffic woes hit Delhi after heavy rain

Waterlogging, traffic woes hit Delhi after heavy rain

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The IMD has red and orange alerts for the hours ahead.

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rainfall across North India leads to fatalities, structural damage, travel disruptions, and school closures. Eastern states brace for more rain.

SIT formed to probe IIM-Calcutta 'rape', NCW steps in

SIT formed to probe IIM-Calcutta 'rape', NCW steps in

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Police have constituted a nine-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe into the alleged rape of a woman by a student at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta, officials said on Saturday

Bhagwant Mann In Tight Spot Over Urban Push

Bhagwant Mann In Tight Spot Over Urban Push

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The land pooling policy aims to kick-start a new wave of urbanisation in the predominantly rural state.

IIM-Calcutta rape case: Accused used sleeping pills to spike cold drinks

IIM-Calcutta rape case: Accused used sleeping pills to spike cold drinks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Police, however, have found several discrepancies in the statements of the accused student of the IIM-Calcutta, he said.

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner beat defending champion and Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title.

Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history

Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'It feels emotional because only me and the people who are close to me know exactly what we have been through on and off the court, and it has been everything except easy.'

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek bulldozed her way to a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday to take her Grand Slam tally to six

Rahul alleges 'vote theft' in Maha CM's constituency

Rahul alleges 'vote theft' in Maha CM's constituency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Gandhi's remarks came on a day it emerged that the Election Commission has formally written to him on his allegations of rigging in the 2024 Maharashtra polls, saying all polls held by the poll panel strictly as per laws passed by Parliament and rules, and the entire exercise involves thousands of personnel, including booth-level agents appointed by political parties.

'I Expect More Disasters To Happen'

'I Expect More Disasters To Happen'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'Even one accident can cause problems for the entire coastal system.'

Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage

Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Spain and Portugal have been hit by power outage on Monday, leaving millions of people without electricity.

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Axiom-4 launch: Will weather play spoilsport again?

Axiom-4 launch: Will weather play spoilsport again?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

SpaceX, National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) and Axiom Space are closely watching weather patterns at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida where Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others look forward to their travel to the International Space Station (ISS), now scheduled for Wednesday.

HC issues notice to Fadnavis in plea against election win

HC issues notice to Fadnavis in plea against election win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has issued a notice to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a poll petition challenging his 2014 victory from the Nagpur South West assembly seat. The petition was filed by Congress candidate Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe, who alleges procedural lapses and corrupt practices during the election.

Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'

Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple is targeted for completion by October 2025.

A curious connection as hometown club mourn Pope

A curious connection as hometown club mourn Pope

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Argentina-born Pope Francis, who died on Monday, is being honoured at his local hometown soccer club in Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo de Almagro, where the football-loving head of the Roman Catholic Church remained a member during his 12-year papacy.

National Herald case: ED moves to seize Rs 661cr assets linked to Sonia, Rahul

National Herald case: ED moves to seize Rs 661cr assets linked to Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are majority shareholders of Young Indian with 38 per cent shares held by each one of them. They were questioned for hours by the ED in this case a few years back.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

Ek hai toh...: Fadnavis's 1st remark over Maha sweep

Ek hai toh...: Fadnavis's 1st remark over Maha sweep

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Mahayuti, which comprises the BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, is leading on more than 210 of the 288 assembly seats.

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement exercise will be held from April 13 to 18 off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

12 civilians, 6 terrorists killed in attack on Pak Army Cantonment

12 civilians, 6 terrorists killed in attack on Pak Army Cantonment

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

At least 12 persons, including four children, were killed and 30 injured as two explosive-laden vehicles rammed into the boundary wall of the main cantonment in Bannu in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday while the army personnel neutralised at least six terrorists.

SC constitutes task force to address student suicides

SC constitutes task force to address student suicides

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has formed a National Task Force (NTF) to address the growing concern of student suicides in higher educational institutions. The court took note of the recurring cases and directed Delhi Police to register FIRs on the complaints of families of two students who died by suicide at IIT Delhi in 2023. The NTF, chaired by former apex court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat, will prepare a comprehensive report, including the identification of causes leading to suicides, analysis of existing regulations, and recommendations for strengthening protections. The NTF will also have the authority to conduct surprise inspections of higher educational institutions and make further recommendations to ensure a holistic approach to addressing mental health concerns and eliminating suicides.

BIG winners and losers in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

BIG winners and losers in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

As the verdict for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections is out, here is how some of the big faces fared in the contest.

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Kazan, Where Modi Is Headed On Tue

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Kazan in Tatarstan, south west Russia, is where the annual BRICS summit will be held this week.

Fadnavis Is BJP's Man Of The Match!

Fadnavis Is BJP's Man Of The Match!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis, a seasoned politician with deep roots in the RSS, is set to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time, after his party, the BJP, won a landslide victory in the state assembly elections. Fadnavis' political journey has been marked by resilience and strategic maneuvering, as he has navigated through challenging times, including political upheavals and controversies.

Day after Skymet's warning, IMD predicts normal south-west monsoon

Day after Skymet's warning, IMD predicts normal south-west monsoon

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The country can expect normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and a lower snow cover over the northern hemisphere are likely to counter the evolving El Nino conditions, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'No political party can antagonise Ambedkarite voters, particularly the neo-Buddhists.'

Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar take oath again as MVA protests

Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar take oath again as MVA protests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Two days after being sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took oath as an MLA along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi boycotted the ceremony alleging EVM misuse.

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The election campaign was one of the most vitriolic in the state, but you would not have guessed it from the smiles and selfies from the politicians.