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Ranji Trophy: Dogra To Be Fined 50% Of Match Fee For Headbutting Karnataka Fielder

Ranji Trophy: Dogra To Be Fined 50% Of Match Fee For Headbutting Karnataka Fielder

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Captain Paras Dogra will be fined after headbutting Karnataka's K V Aneesh during a heated Ranji Trophy final.

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shares of Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are under pressure after the US imposed initial duties on Indian solar imports. The article examines the impact on green energy stocks and market sentiment.

IIA Debunks Viral Claims of Rare Planetary Alignment

IIA Debunks Viral Claims of Rare Planetary Alignment

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has debunked viral social media claims of a rare planetary alignment on February 28, calling the claims "highly exaggerated and misleading."

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP, marking a significant political shift ahead of the upcoming Assam assembly polls.

25 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested In Mumbai

25 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com1 days ago

Investigations reveal that many of them had been residing in the country for the past six to eight years.

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene Tests in national-level competitions to ensure fair competition in the women's category. They will also conduct DNA testing of upcoming athletes for research and development purposes.

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

Rediff.com3 days ago

Before they commanded nations, commanded armies... or commanded headlines, these world leaders once led lives that were unexpectedly ordinary.

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Police in Bengaluru have arrested 11 people, including a female actor, for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a Kannada film director and robbing him of valuables.

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The accused confessed to the crime, which was motivated by an affair and financial incentives.

Ranchi Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

Ranchi Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A 20-year-old B.Com student was found dead in her hostel room in Ranchi, with police investigating the possibility of suicide.

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead in Odisha's Angul district. Police are investigating the cause of death.

SEE: Netanyahu 'surprises' Modi by wearing Indian attire

SEE: Netanyahu 'surprises' Modi by wearing Indian attire

Rediff.com1 days ago

In a post on X, Netanyahu wrote, 'Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire.'

HC Stays Arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO Case

HC Stays Arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO Case

Rediff.com5 minutes ago

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO case, with the seer claiming the charges are false and his supporters celebrating the decision.

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

'You End Up Firefighting': Finance Minister

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Uncertainty level A in the morning, uncertainty level B in the afternoon. If I answer about tariff rates now, I'll be outdated by the evening.'

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Man Killed in Palghar Over WhatsApp DP Argument

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Palghar district following a dispute over a WhatsApp display picture.

'It's a real thing': Netanyahu hails 'Modi hug'

'It's a real thing': Netanyahu hails 'Modi hug'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Netanyahu also expressed profound gratitude for the Indian government's steadfast support following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in southern Israel. Addressing PM Modi, he stated, 'You stood next to Israel, you stood by Israel, you stood for Israel, you stood for the truth. Thank you, my friend.'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'

Tremors trigger panic in Kolkata after quake in Bangladesh

Tremors trigger panic in Kolkata after quake in Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts of West Bengal after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh. People rushed out of buildings in panic, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Sebi Alerts Investors to Fake STT Payment Demands

Sebi Alerts Investors to Fake STT Payment Demands

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Sebi cautions investors against fake notices demanding Securities Transaction Tax (STT) payments and warns about fraudsters posing as account handlers promising risk-free profits.

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Rediff.com3 hours ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma discusses his journey in cricket, from aspiring to join the Air Force to becoming an IPL finisher, crediting mentors and the RCB franchise for his development.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com3 days ago

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Gukesh Dismisses Exaggerated Cheating Concerns in Chess

Gukesh Dismisses Exaggerated Cheating Concerns in Chess

Rediff.com2 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh believes concerns about cheating in chess are overblown and distances himself from Vladimir Kramnik's accusations. He also looks ahead to the Candidates Tournament.

Assam Seeks Fast-Track Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Assam Seeks Fast-Track Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Assam government has requested the Gauhati High Court to establish a fast-track court to expedite the trial in the Zubeen Garg death case, a move welcomed by the singer's wife, who seeks stringent punishment for those responsible.

Woman Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad Over 'Love Failure'

Woman Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad Over 'Love Failure'

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 20-year-old woman, previously employed by a YouTube channel, allegedly committed suicide in Hyderabad due to a 'love failure' after texting her mother in Kuwait.

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the air ambulance crash in Jharkhand's Chatra district that killed all seven people on board. Two teams from the DGCA are probing the accident, while families mourn the loss of their loved ones.

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Rediff.com3 days ago

Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."

Mukul Roy, ex-railway minister and TMC leader, passes away

Mukul Roy, ex-railway minister and TMC leader, passes away

Rediff.com4 days ago

Veteran politician and former railway minister Mukul Roy, a key figure in West Bengal politics, has died due to cardiac arrest, marking the end of a significant era.

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'They are not abandoning their ideology. They now believe it is better to pursue their goals through the Constitution rather than from the barrel of a gun -- even if the ideology itself remains intact.'

Sai Pallavi Replaces Deepika Padukone In Kalki 2

Sai Pallavi Replaces Deepika Padukone In Kalki 2

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'There was never any question of scrapping the role after Deepika's exit.'

Indian Shuttler Ruparelia Advances at Dutch Junior International

Indian Shuttler Ruparelia Advances at Dutch Junior International

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian shuttler Dev Ruparelia progressed to the round of 32 after defeating Pranit Somani at the Dutch Junior International. Other Indian players, including Samuel Tamang and Durga Esha Kandrapu, also advanced.

Oil PSUs Spent 81% Of FY26 Capex Target

Oil PSUs Spent 81% Of FY26 Capex Target

Rediff.com4 days ago

Of the 1.32 trillion capex target for FY26, State-run oil firms have already spent 1.07 trillion in the first 10 months.

Kerala court sentences TN native to 30 yrs imprisonment for sexual assault of girl

Kerala court sentences TN native to 30 yrs imprisonment for sexual assault of girl

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A Kerala court has sentenced 25-year-old Muhammad Riyas to 30 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in a Tiruppur theater. Convicted under the POCSO Act and IPC, the accused lured the victim with a false job promise. Read more on the verdict and the court's compensation order.

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Three people died and seven were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The SUV was carrying ten people returning from a wedding.

IDFC First Bank Pays Rs 583 Cr To Haryana Govt

IDFC First Bank Pays Rs 583 Cr To Haryana Govt

Rediff.com2 days ago

'...even though the investigation in the matter is ongoing, we have paid 100 per cent of the principal and interest to relevant departments of the Haryana government.'

Woman Killed in Jharkhand Witchcraft Attack

Woman Killed in Jharkhand Witchcraft Attack

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A 62-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death in Jharkhand's Gumla district over suspicion of practicing witchcraft. Police have arrested one man in connection with the murder and are searching for another.

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Kidambi Srikanth's campaign at the German Open Super 300 tournament ended after a straight-game defeat to Lin Chun-Yi in the second round.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 End Marginally Higher In Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 End Marginally Higher In Volatile Trade

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for Feb 25, 2026.

National Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports Coming to J&K

National Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports Coming to J&K

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence to promote winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir and the expansion of the Khelo India Winter Games into a 15-day event.

Man Held for Allegedly Supplying Sleeping Pills in UP Murder Case

Man Held for Allegedly Supplying Sleeping Pills in UP Murder Case

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly providing sleeping pills to a 55-year-old man before he was stabbed to death by his daughters. The accused is suspected to have been in a relationship with the victim's minor daughter.