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Hunkkaar: The Roar Aims To Spark Action Against Sexual Assault

Hunkkaar: The Roar Aims To Spark Action Against Sexual Assault

Rediff.com7 days ago

Actors Raghubir Yadav, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Zoya Hussain discuss their JioHotstar series 'Hunkkaar: The Roar', which addresses sexual assault and victim-shaming. They express hope that the show will encourage viewers to speak out against such crimes and awaken the collective conscience of society.

Asian Games: India's Men Archers Win Recurve Team Silver

Asian Games: India's Men Archers Win Recurve Team Silver

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian men's recurve archery team secured a silver medal at the Asian Games after a 1-5 defeat to defending champions Korea in the final. Despite a strong start, the Indian trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan couldn't maintain their lead.

SICKLE Dataset Empowers AI For Advanced Agricultural Insights

SICKLE Dataset Empowers AI For Advanced Agricultural Insights

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Researchers from IIIT-Delhi and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation have developed SICKLE, a multi-satellite dataset designed to enhance AI systems' ability to monitor crops, identify growth, and estimate yields across vast agricultural areas. This dataset combines satellite imagery with field-level information, enabling machine learning models to understand various aspects of crop cultivation and predict key parameters like phenology and productivity.

How Dogs Process Human Speech: A New Scientific Insight

How Dogs Process Human Speech: A New Scientific Insight

Rediff.com7 days ago

A recent study indicates that dogs possess the ability to segment human speech into individual words, a skill previously thought to be unique to humans. This "consonant bias" in speech processing appears to develop through regular exposure to human language, suggesting that efficient speech processing is not solely dependent on complex human linguistic capabilities. The findings, published in Science, highlight how brain function can be reshaped by speech exposure even in evolutionarily distant species.

Blue Drum Murder: Convicts Counselled After Emotional Verdict

Blue Drum Murder: Convicts Counselled After Emotional Verdict

Rediff.com4 days ago

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational Blue Drum murder case of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput, are undergoing counselling in jail after becoming emotional and refusing food post-verdict. Their sentencing is scheduled for October 14, and the case continues to impact properties in Meerut.

HCLTech Expands Automation Capabilities With Robotiq.ai Acquisition

HCLTech Expands Automation Capabilities With Robotiq.ai Acquisition

Rediff.com7 days ago

HCL Technologies' software division, HCLSoftware, is set to acquire Croatia-based enterprise RPA provider Robotiq.ai for 9 million euro. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance HCLSoftware's AI-driven workflow capabilities and automate tasks in complex business environments, with the deal expected to close by November 2026.

West Bengal CM To Witness Historic India-Brazil Football Clash

West Bengal CM To Witness Historic India-Brazil Football Clash

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend the India-Brazil international football friendly in Kolkata on October 3. The city is preparing for the historic match, with Brazil's five-time world champions having arrived and security measures stepped up.

Rajasthan ACB Nabs Middleman In High-Profile Bribe Scandal

Rajasthan ACB Nabs Middleman In High-Profile Bribe Scandal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a middleman, Sajjan Kumar, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 crore on behalf of SOG Additional Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar Soni. The bribe was reportedly demanded for assistance in a case, and further investigation is ongoing.

'Kaun se wale papa?': Man convicted for insulting woman's modesty

'Kaun se wale papa?': Man convicted for insulting woman's modesty

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man, Girdhari Lal, for insulting a woman's modesty with the sexually-derogatory remark "Kaun se wale papa?". The court ruled that the comment, made in response to the woman pacifying her child, insinuated infidelity and questioned the child's paternity, thus affronting her dignity and leading to a conviction under IPC section 509.

Suzuki To Halve Vehicle Development Time By 2030, Boost India Capacity

Suzuki To Halve Vehicle Development Time By 2030, Boost India Capacity

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Suzuki Motor Corporation is set to revolutionise its operations by halving vehicle development times and significantly boosting efficiency by 2030, while committing to a diverse multi-powertrain strategy that includes BEVs, hybrids, and carbon-neutral fuels.

Live-in couple sells baby for Rs 1.2 Lakh, buy two phones, gold

Live-in couple sells baby for Rs 1.2 Lakh, buy two phones, gold

Rediff.com5 days ago

A live-in couple in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, allegedly sold their one-month-old baby for Rs 1.2 lakh. The infant was subsequently resold multiple times, eventually reaching Hyderabad. Seven individuals, including the parents, have been arrested, and the baby has been rescued and placed in an orphanage.

Neeru Dhanda's borrowed gun story ends with Asian Games gold

Neeru Dhanda's borrowed gun story ends with Asian Games gold

Rediff.com6 days ago

Neeru Dhanda made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual shotgun gold at the Asian Games in women's trap. Her inspiring journey began with a borrowed gun and practice at a pond, overcoming financial hurdles and recent illness, culminating in a record-breaking triumph. She dedicated her medal to soldiers and late champion Raja Ranjit Singh.

Which Airlines Will Move Flights From Mumbai To Navi Mumbai?

Which Airlines Will Move Flights From Mumbai To Navi Mumbai?

Rediff.com2 days ago

IndiGo will have 74 of its 224 weekly international departures affected while Air India will relocate 33 of its 100 departures.

85 medals, but Bindra wants India to do more for LA

85 medals, but Bindra wants India to do more for LA

Rediff.com1 days ago

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra congratulated Indian athletes and support teams for their Asian Games campaign, emphasizing the hard work involved. He praised breakthrough achievements while calling for honest analysis of setbacks and stronger long-term high-performance systems, urging urgent preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics.

Unscramble Vidya Balan's Jailer 2 Look In This Jigsaw

Unscramble Vidya Balan's Jailer 2 Look In This Jigsaw

Rediff.com5 days ago

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

ED Intensifies Crackdown On Online Gaming With Fresh Asset Attachments

ED Intensifies Crackdown On Online Gaming With Fresh Asset Attachments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 442 crore belonging to online gaming company Gameskraft and its app RummyCulture, bringing the total frozen assets in the money laundering probe to Rs 2,843 crore. The agency alleges the company used bots to defraud users and generated proceeds of crime through platform commissions.

Delhi Teen Stabbed By Minors Over Prior Assault

Delhi Teen Stabbed By Minors Over Prior Assault

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by four minors in Trilokpuri, East Delhi, as an act of retaliation for a previous assault. The victim is stable after being shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police have apprehended three of the four juveniles and recovered two knives, with efforts ongoing to find the fourth.

Asian Games: Neeru Dhanda Named Women's Flag Bearer For Closing Ceremony

Asian Games: Neeru Dhanda Named Women's Flag Bearer For Closing Ceremony

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ace Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda, a triple medallist at the Asian Games with two golds and a silver, has been selected as the women's flag bearer for the closing ceremony in Nagoya. She will return to Nagoya to lead the Indian contingent after her remarkable performance.

Gujarat High Court Slams Journalist For Hiding Bail Plea

Gujarat High Court Slams Journalist For Hiding Bail Plea

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Gujarat High Court reprimanded journalist Ravi Nair for failing to disclose that he had already sought bail from a lower court while simultaneously requesting an urgent hearing in the High Court regarding his arrest in a criminal defamation suit filed by Adani Enterprises. The High Court disposed of his plea, noting he had already been granted bail by a sessions court.

Jaipur Police Constables Face Molestation Charges After Society Scuffle

Jaipur Police Constables Face Molestation Charges After Society Scuffle

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Two police constables in Jaipur were arrested after a scuffle with residents of a housing society, which escalated when a woman filed a case accusing them of assault and molestation. The incident occurred late Saturday night, stemming from an objection to loud music. An investigation is currently underway.

Lovlina Borgohain And Archery Team Secure Gold At Asian Games

Lovlina Borgohain And Archery Team Secure Gold At Asian Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended congratulations to Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain for her gold medal win in the Women's 75kg Boxing event at the Asian Games. Borgohain's victory, achieved on her 29th birthday, marked an end to India's 12-year wait for a women's boxing gold at the continental event. Kharge also lauded the Indian women's recurve archery team for their gold medal triumph.

Three Alleged Drug Smugglers Arrested With Over 6 Kg Heroin In Punjab

Three Alleged Drug Smugglers Arrested With Over 6 Kg Heroin In Punjab

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Police in Ferozepur have arrested three alleged drug smugglers and seized over 6 kg of heroin. The arrests were made by the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) based on credible inputs, with the accused reportedly on their way to distribute the contraband. Investigations revealed a larger network involving a main accused and a juvenile, who are still at large and allegedly received consignments via drone drops.

India's Compound Archery Women Secure Gold Medal Match Berth

India's Compound Archery Women Secure Gold Medal Match Berth

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian women's compound archery team defeated South Korea in the semifinals of the Asian Games, securing their spot in the gold medal match against China.

India secures hardened narco-trafficking kingpin's deportation from Turkey

India secures hardened narco-trafficking kingpin's deportation from Turkey

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the deportation of hardened narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Turkiye, hailing it as a significant achievement for the Modi government's commitment to eradicating drug cartels by 2029. Singh, who used a fake identity to smuggle drugs, was arrested by Delhi Police and remanded to 10-day custody. The government highlighted its intensified efforts to bring back fugitives, with 288 extraditions since 2019.

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Antibiotic Self-Medication Raises Kidney Risk

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's apex drug regulator cautioned against antibiotic self-medication and their use for conditions where antibiotic treatment is not clinically indicated, particularly viral infections, the common cold and fever.

Court Acquits Man In Child Sexual Assault Case Citing Major Lapses

Court Acquits Man In Child Sexual Assault Case Citing Major Lapses

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

A special court in Thane has acquitted a 56-year-old man accused in a child sexual assault case, citing significant failures by the prosecution, including the inability to establish the suspect's identity and lack of photographic evidence. The court also noted the victim's denial of the assault in court.

Man Arrested In Bareilly After Minor's Suicide Over Rape Video

Man Arrested In Bareilly After Minor's Suicide Over Rape Video

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Police in Bareilly have arrested a man accused of raping a minor, recording the act, and circulating the video. The minor subsequently died by suicide. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act.

Mithi desilting scam: Actor Dino Morea grilled for over six hours

Mithi desilting scam: Actor Dino Morea grilled for over six hours

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bollywood actor Dino Morea was questioned by Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for six hours regarding the alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam. The investigation focuses on financial irregularities in a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sanitation contract, where key accused allegedly siphoned off funds. Morea's name emerged due to communications and suspected financial transactions with one of the accused. Federal agencies, including the ED, are also probing the case for money laundering.

KL Rahul focused on improving old ball play to push India's ODI totals past 370

KL Rahul focused on improving old ball play to push India's ODI totals past 370

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Indian batter K L Rahul is actively working on improving his game against the old ball to ensure the middle overs generate more runs, aiming for India to consistently score in excess of 370 in ODIs amidst the growing trend of high targets being chased down.

Asian Games: China Dominates Medal Tally After Day 10

Asian Games: China Dominates Medal Tally After Day 10

Rediff.com6 days ago

China leads the Asian Games medal tally after Day 10 with 143 gold medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently in 10th position with 6 gold, 21 silver, and 25 bronze medals.

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's head coach Khalid Jamil is preparing his team for a historic football match against five-time world champions Brazil. Jamil emphasizes handling pressure, keeping things simple, and giving their best, despite the significant gap in rankings. Defender Anwar Ali also stresses the importance of staying calm and following the coach's plan for the high-stakes encounter.

New bilateral investment treaty framework to get Cabinet nod soon: FM Sitharaman

New bilateral investment treaty framework to get Cabinet nod soon: FM Sitharaman

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India is set to introduce a new, more investor-friendly bilateral investment treaty (BIT) framework, which is expected to receive Cabinet approval shortly, aiming to provide sharper protection for investors from both sides.

Gujarat Man Who Reported Grandmother-In-Law's Murder Confesses To Three Killings

Gujarat Man Who Reported Grandmother-In-Law's Murder Confesses To Three Killings

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Gujarat's Surat district, who initially reported the alleged murder of his grandmother-in-law, has confessed to her killing and two other murders in 2022. Madhavdas Sadhu, along with his wife Urmila, allegedly murdered his grandmother-in-law, mother, and sister-in-law, primarily to seize property and cover up previous crimes.

Indian Surfer Kishore Anbarasu Exits Asian Games Quarterfinals

Indian Surfer Kishore Anbarasu Exits Asian Games Quarterfinals

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian surfer Kishore Kumar Anbarasu's campaign at the Asian Games ended in the men's shortboard surfing quarterfinals after a defeat to Toby Espejon of the Philippines. Surfing made its debut at this edition of the Asian Games.

Asian Games: Rain, no practice, then gold: Iyer reveals India's 'champion' mindset

Asian Games: Rain, no practice, then gold: Iyer reveals India's 'champion' mindset

Rediff.com2 days ago

'We didn't complain, we didn't give any reason,' said Shreyas Iyer after India overcame a disrupted build-up to beat Pakistan and win Asian Games gold.

Airlines Challenge Adani Over Mumbai T1 Redevelopment

Airlines Challenge Adani Over Mumbai T1 Redevelopment

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Airline Operators Committee has questioned the basis for shifting 33 per cent of international services to Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Formula E Case: ACB Seeks Passports Of KTR, Others

Formula E Case: ACB Seeks Passports Of KTR, Others

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has petitioned a court in Hyderabad to direct BRS Working President K T Rama Rao and three other accused in the Formula E race case to surrender their passports, amidst an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities.

India's Sepaktakraw Squads Encounter Early Defeats In Asian Games

India's Sepaktakraw Squads Encounter Early Defeats In Asian Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian men's and women's sepaktakraw teams experienced preliminary group stage losses at the Asian Games in Nagoya. The women's team fell to Vietnam and the Philippines, while the men's team lost to Lao and is set to play Vietnam next. India, participating in sepaktakraw since 2006, continues to develop in the sport.

Asian Games: China Dominates Medals Tally, India Ranks 8th

Asian Games: China Dominates Medals Tally, India Ranks 8th

Rediff.com5 days ago

The article presents the medals tally after Day 11 of the Asian Games, showing China in the lead with 275 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently ranked 8th with a total of 60 medals.

Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: Bail Hearing For Two Accused Deferred

Ram Temple Donation Theft Case: Bail Hearing For Two Accused Deferred

Rediff.com5 days ago

The bail applications of two accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar Yadav, were postponed to October 6 and 7 as the judge was on leave. Six other accused have already had their bail pleas rejected. The SIT's 70,000-page charge sheet details the embezzlement of donations, with Rs 79.85 lakh recovered.