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How Lakshya Sen's Injury Impacted India's Thomas Cup Performance

How Lakshya Sen's Injury Impacted India's Thomas Cup Performance

Rediff.com1 days ago

H S Prannoy believes Lakshya Sen's injury significantly impacted India's chances at the Thomas Cup, while Chirag Shetty expressed disappointment at the muted reception following their bronze medal win.

Affordable housing may lose more ground as costs rise

Affordable housing may lose more ground as costs rise

Rediff.com1 days ago

The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to severely impact the supply of affordable housing in India, as rising input costs further erode already thin developer margins. Fluctuations in crude oil and gas prices, coupled with higher freight costs, are driving up prices of essential construction materials like cement and steel, making new projects increasingly unviable for developers.

In 4 seats Vijay's TVK polled more votes than DMK-AIADMK combined

In 4 seats Vijay's TVK polled more votes than DMK-AIADMK combined

Rediff.com18 hours ago

In Tiruppur (North), where the TVK victory margin of 69,992 votes was higher than the 61,760 votes polled by the major Dravidian parties combined -- DMK got 351 votes and AIADMK 61,409 votes.

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.com2 days ago

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.

Never been so fearful of a 15-year-old: Jamieson on Sooryavanshi

Never been so fearful of a 15-year-old: Jamieson on Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kyle Jamieson admits feeling pressure facing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Delhi Capitals chase a record 226 to beat Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.

UP Woman Dies After Acid Attack; Mother Critical

UP Woman Dies After Acid Attack; Mother Critical

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old woman has died and her mother is critically injured following an alleged acid attack in their home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident.

How Woman Used Fake Profile To Arrest Estranged Husband

How Woman Used Fake Profile To Arrest Estranged Husband

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A woman in Prayagraj allegedly created a fake Instagram profile to lure her estranged husband and had him arrested for assault and intimidation when he arrived to meet her.

Ravishing Rhea Singha!

Ravishing Rhea Singha!

Rediff.com1 days ago

From the global stage to the big screen, Rhea Singh is clearly in her main character era.

Gurugram: Four Arrested In Kidnapping Case Linked To Grindr App

Gurugram: Four Arrested In Kidnapping Case Linked To Grindr App

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Gurugram police have arrested four individuals for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and forcibly transferring money from a 22-year-old man after contacting him through the Grindr app.

BenQ Unveils EX271QZ Gaming Monitor In India

BenQ Unveils EX271QZ Gaming Monitor In India

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The BenQ EX271QZ has made its debut in India, introducing a high-performance option for gaming enthusiasts.

IPL 2026, SRH vs PBKS: Klaasen, Kishan star in SRH's commanding win over Punjab Kings

IPL 2026, SRH vs PBKS: Klaasen, Kishan star in SRH's commanding win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) made Punjab Kings pay dearly for their sloppy fielding, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad to a handsome 41-run win to jump to the top of the table in the IPL, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

MI coach backs SKY: If Surya gets a few scores together...

MI coach backs SKY: If Surya gets a few scores together...

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has expressed his support for Suryakumar Yadav, acknowledging his current struggles but remaining confident in his ability to regain form. Jayawardene also highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's need for support from other bowlers.

Kolkata Police Vows Strict Action Against Violence

Kolkata Police Vows Strict Action Against Violence

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand has warned of strict action against anyone disturbing law and order following the West Bengal assembly elections. Eighty people have been arrested so far, and rallies involving bulldozers will not be permitted.

UP Woman Dies After Acid Attack; Mother Critical

UP Woman Dies After Acid Attack; Mother Critical

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old woman died after an alleged acid attack on her and her mother while they were sleeping in their house in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident.

Shedge leads the positives as PBKS hold top spot despite loss

Shedge leads the positives as PBKS hold top spot despite loss

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Kings stay top of IPL 2026 despite a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans, with Suryansh Shedge's impressive 57 highlighting positives on a challenging Ahmedabad pitch.

Ex-TMC Councillor Attacked In Howrah After Bengal Election

Ex-TMC Councillor Attacked In Howrah After Bengal Election

Rediff.com1 days ago

A former Trinamool Congress councillor was allegedly assaulted in West Bengal's Howrah district following an altercation, amidst post-election violence.

Drunk Intruders Nabbed At Aligarh Muslim University After Assault

Drunk Intruders Nabbed At Aligarh Muslim University After Assault

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

'Backstabber': DMK on ally Cong's decision to back Vijay's TVK

'Backstabber': DMK on ally Cong's decision to back Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The DMK has criticised its ally Congress for supporting Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government, calling the decision a 'backstab'. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai accused Congress of being an 'unstable partner' and betraying the INDIA alliance.

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, saying he deserves to be ranked among the best leaders in the Indian Premier League, alongside MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir.

Venugopal, Chennithala or Satheesan: Who'll win Kerala CM race?

Venugopal, Chennithala or Satheesan: Who'll win Kerala CM race?

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Intense lobbying is underway in Kerala as V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala vie for the chief minister's post, with their camps citing popularity, MLA support, and experience as key factors for the Congress high command's decision.

How Microplastics Contribute To Global Warming

How Microplastics Contribute To Global Warming

Rediff.com2 days ago

A new study suggests that airborne micro- and nanoplastic particles may contribute to global warming, potentially accounting for over 16 per cent of the impact of black carbon.

PSG edge past Bayern to reach Champions League final

PSG edge past Bayern to reach Champions League final

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Paris St Germain drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich, securing a 6-5 aggregate victory and a place in the Champions League final against Arsenal.

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Likely To Lead Mumbai Indians Against RCB

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Likely To Lead Mumbai Indians Against RCB

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Hardik Pandya, who missed the previous match due to back spasms, is expected to be fit and lead the Mumbai Indians in their upcoming crucial IPL game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Four individuals, including a nurse, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly selling a newborn baby after falsely informing the mother that the child died after birth.

India Name Squad For Women's T20 World Cup

India Name Squad For Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

India have announced their 15-player squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales, beginning June 12. Uncapped Nandini Sharma and wicketkeeper batter Yastika Bhatia have been drafted into the squad, while Pratika Rawal has been excluded. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the squad, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy.

Ex-Student Robs IAS Coaching Director Of Rs 1.89 Crore

Ex-Student Robs IAS Coaching Director Of Rs 1.89 Crore

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman director of an IAS coaching institute was allegedly robbed of Rs 1.89 crore by a former student and his associates at gunpoint in Bhopal after being held captive at a house.

Did Delimitation Tilt Assam's Electoral Map In BJP's Favour?

Did Delimitation Tilt Assam's Electoral Map In BJP's Favour?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The delimitation in Assam has quietly changed the political scene, raising questions about whether new constituency boundaries helped the BJP by spreading out Muslim-majority voters.

Young Tigresses Face Japan Test In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Young Tigresses Face Japan Test In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's U17 women's team faces a tough challenge against Japan in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup after an initial defeat to Australia. Coach Pamela Conti emphasises the need for a focused and perfect match to compete against the formidable Japanese side.

Lockie Ferguson: How Bowlers Can Succeed In High-Scoring IPL

Lockie Ferguson: How Bowlers Can Succeed In High-Scoring IPL

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson discusses the challenges bowlers face in the high-scoring IPL and how they can remain aggressive and restrict runs. He also talks about adapting to conditions and supporting fellow New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson.

Police Investigate Casteist Abuse Allegations Against BJP MP's Son

Police Investigate Casteist Abuse Allegations Against BJP MP's Son

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Raghavendra Singh and others for allegedly making casteist remarks and issuing threats against the son of BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parked vehicle.

Kerala Assembly Polls: NSS Chief On UDF Victory

Kerala Assembly Polls: NSS Chief On UDF Victory

Rediff.com20 hours ago

NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair stated that the UDF's victory in the Kerala assembly polls was due to public dissatisfaction with the government, not individual efforts. He also mentioned ongoing differences with Congress leader V D Satheesan but denied issuing directions on whom to support in the elections.

Biocon Succession Plan: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Names Claire Mazumdar as Future Leader

Biocon Succession Plan: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Names Claire Mazumdar as Future Leader

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw names niece Claire Mazumdar as successor at Biocon. Explore the leadership transition, strategy, and future plans.

TN, Bengal poll rout jolts INDIA bloc, strengthens BJP's 2029 pitch

TN, Bengal poll rout jolts INDIA bloc, strengthens BJP's 2029 pitch

Rediff.com2 days ago

The INDIA bloc faces challenges after recent state election defeats for key members like TMC and DMK, potentially shifting internal dynamics and leadership considerations.

Maharashtra OSD Booked For Attempted Murder Of Wife

Maharashtra OSD Booked For Attempted Murder Of Wife

Rediff.com1 days ago

A government functionary, serving as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to a Maharashtra cabinet minister, has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his wife and assaulting their son at their Pune residence.

'BJP Will Have To Show It Can Govern Bengal Without...'

'BJP Will Have To Show It Can Govern Bengal Without...'

Rediff.com16 hours ago

'...appearing culturally coercive or administratively vindictive.' 'If it governs as a conquering force, resistance will build.'

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Want A Credit Card? Read This

Rediff.com16 hours ago

'First-time applicants may witness longer approval times or higher rejection rates and requests for more documentation.'

UP Police Officer Suspended Following Roadside Beating Video

UP Police Officer Suspended Following Roadside Beating Video

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A police sub-inspector in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him allegedly assaulting a man at a roadside eatery. The incident sparked outrage and prompted an investigation.

IPL 2026: 'Batting at his peak': Pathan hails Samson's game awareness

IPL 2026: 'Batting at his peak': Pathan hails Samson's game awareness

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has lauded Sanju Samson's current form, particularly after his match-winning innings for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Pathan highlighted Samson's game awareness and ability to finish matches under pressure.

Nishant Kumar Set To Join Bihar Government on Thursday

Nishant Kumar Set To Join Bihar Government on Thursday

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is poised to enter Bihar politics by joining the Samrat Choudhary government, marking a significant development in the state's political landscape.

Bhagwant Mann Blames BJP For Punjab Blasts

Bhagwant Mann Blames BJP For Punjab Blasts

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of orchestrating the recent blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar as part of their strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, alleging the party seeks to create an atmosphere of fear to gain votes.