News for 'Uttarakhand'

Ranji Trophy: Champions Vidarbha knocked out; Andhra, Jharkhand in quarters

Ranji Trophy: Champions Vidarbha knocked out; Andhra, Jharkhand in quarters

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Vidarbha failed to advance on basis of the bonus points after it finished level on points with Andhra and Jharkhand.

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, denied allegations in the Supreme Court that he incited sedition. His lawyer argued that the police selectively used video evidence to mislead authorities.

Goa nightclub fire: 5 tourists, 20 staffers among dead

Goa nightclub fire: 5 tourists, 20 staffers among dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

All 25 victims killed in the Goa nightclub fire tragedy have been identified, including 20 members of the staff and five tourists, authorities said on Sunday night.

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

Delhi police crack murder case with AI help

Delhi police crack murder case with AI help

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Delhi Police solved the murder of a woman in Shalimar Bagh using AI to enhance CCTV footage, leading to the arrest of three men from Bihar. The victim was a key witness in her husband's murder case.

Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Maharashtra has pipped Tamil Nadu in NITI Aayog's latest Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2024. While Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh gained ground, Karnataka and Haryana slipped out of the top five, the central government think tank said in its report released on Wednesday.

Meet Saee Jadhav, who becomes 1st woman Territorial Army officer to pass out of IMA

Meet Saee Jadhav, who becomes 1st woman Territorial Army officer to pass out of IMA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Saee's father Sandip Jadhav, a serving major with the Territorial Army, said that Saee has been commissioned into the 130 Territorial Army (ecological ) battalion of Kumaon Regiment at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill misses Sikkim clash due to food poisoning

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mumbai sealed a bonus-point victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of Hyderabad in their Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The winners of each group will join hosts Assam, last season's champions West Bengal and runners-up Kerala in the 12-team Final Round that will be hosted in Dhakuakhana and Dhemaji.

Karan Fries: India's New Dairy Powerhouse

Karan Fries: India's New Dairy Powerhouse

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Karan Fries is a synthetic cow breed developed by the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal.

Duped of Rs 4 cr in land deal, U'khand farmer shoots himself dead

Duped of Rs 4 cr in land deal, U'khand farmer shoots himself dead

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

A farmer in Uttarakhand allegedly committed suicide after being defrauded of Rs 4 crore in a fake land deal. He posted a video online before his death, naming the accused. The Congress party has criticized the BJP government over the incident.

Shreyas Iyer returns in style, hits 53-ball 82 in Vijay Hazare

Shreyas Iyer returns in style, hits 53-ball 82 in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Shreyas Iyer marked his return from injury in style, smashing a fluent 82 off 53 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day match in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 sticks to fiscal discipline, shuns populist measures despite five key state elections coming up, but ends up rattling stock markets with a higher transaction tax on derivatives trading.

Facing UCC heat, Uttarakhand BJP sacks ex-MLA over polygamy row

Facing UCC heat, Uttarakhand BJP sacks ex-MLA over polygamy row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Rathore's alleged second marriage, without divorcing his first wife, has caused much embarrassment to the party as the Uniform Civil Code implemented by the BJP government in the state in January criminalises polygamy.

Why Budget 2026 Deserves 8.5/10

Why Budget 2026 Deserves 8.5/10

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

This is the first Budget in my memory of Budgets over the last half a century which has embraced upfront, enthusiastically and emphatically, technology, modernity and fiscal sobriety, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Nitin Nabin elected BJP chief unopposed; youngest in party history

Nitin Nabin elected BJP chief unopposed; youngest in party history

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Nitin Nabin, a five-time Bihar MLA, has been elected unopposed as the BJP national president, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. His appointment signals a generational shift in the party's leadership as it prepares for key state elections.

Images That Defined 2025

Images That Defined 2025

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Captured in powerful images and unforgettable moments, 2025 emerged as a turning point in global affairs. These images tell the defining stories that shaped the world across continents.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gill back in Punjab squad after T20 WC snub

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gill back in Punjab squad after T20 WC snub

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Indian ODI and Test skipper Gill recently suffered a significant setback after being dropped from the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the New Zealand T20I series due to fitness and form concerns.

Vijay Hazare: Rohit, Kohli Back In Nets

Vijay Hazare: Rohit, Kohli Back In Nets

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India had advised both veterans to play domestic cricket to remain in contention for ODI selection ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Vijay Hazare: Hardik goes ballistic; Sarfaraz trumps Abhishek

Vijay Hazare: Hardik goes ballistic; Sarfaraz trumps Abhishek

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Hardik Pandya's dazzling performance with both bat and ball powered Baroda to an emphatic 149-run victory against Chandigarh.

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Kaziranga remains a critical stronghold for tiger conservation in India, but the recent deaths underscore the growing challenges of managing a thriving population within a limited landscape.

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

At the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground, Shardul won the toss and used the early morning nip to good effect to reduce Chattisgarh to 10 for 4 inside first five overs.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Vijay Hazare: Jaiswal fails as Mumbai go down to Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Jaiswal fails as Mumbai go down to Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Arshin Kulkarni struck a run-a-ball 114 while Ramakrishna Ghosh made a stunning 27-ball 64 not out to set up Maharashtra's comprehensive 128-run win over Mumbai in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C match, in Jaipur, on Saturday.

Mumbai get Rohit boost for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Mumbai get Rohit boost for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

"Jaiswal, Dube and even Rahane will not be a part of the Mumbai squad for at least first two matches as the selection panel is going ahead with a young squad," Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil had earlier told PTI.

'Dehradun Police Wanted To Protect The Killers'

'Dehradun Police Wanted To Protect The Killers'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

'The worst part is that after the attack on December 9, the Dehradun police refused to register an FIR for the murder.'

Where Are The Stars Chilling This Winter?

Where Are The Stars Chilling This Winter?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

December is all about embracing the chill, sipping on hot chocolate, and escaping to beautiful getaways before ringing in the New Year in style. And that's exactly what our stars are doing.

Delayed Bouts, Missing Rings: Chaos Reigns at Boxing Nationals

Delayed Bouts, Missing Rings: Chaos Reigns at Boxing Nationals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Reigning 48kg world champion Meenakshi Hooda, scheduled to fight in the opening bout in the women's section, was seen curled up on a yoga mat inside the hall late afternoon, conserving energy while waiting for word on when she would fight.

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli returns to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy -- India's national ODI tournament -- after 15 years with his previous match in the competition dating back to February 18, 2010.

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, disaster swept through the Himalayan village of Dharali on way to Gangotri with a massive cloudburst leading to flash floods that barrelled through homes, trees and cars.

Uttarakhand landslide: Mother found dead holding her twin sons

Uttarakhand landslide: Mother found dead holding her twin sons

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) had been struggling hard for the past 32 hours, hoping for life in Kunwar Singh's house, buried under the rubble. Cutter machines were used to cut through the sludge, creating a path for entry.

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

SMAT: Haryana beat Bengal to enter Super 8s, Punjab also qualify

National Games: Uttarakhand, Maharashtra off to winning start

National Games: Uttarakhand, Maharashtra off to winning start

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

In women's category, Maharashtra outperformed Uttarakhand, securing a 2-0 win, while Haryana triumphed over Assam with an identical 2-0 score.

Bajaj Auto gets tax demand of Rs 34.74 cr

Bajaj Auto gets tax demand of Rs 34.74 cr

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Bajaj Auto on Tuesday said it has received a tax demand of Rs 34.74 crore on account of the alleged misclassification of spare parts supplied by it.

Cold Days Ahead After Warm 2025

Cold Days Ahead After Warm 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Above-normal cold wave days are expected in some areas of central India, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during January 2026.

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to urgently hear pleas seeking a stay on anti-conversion laws enacted by several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. The matter is now scheduled for hearing in December.

Raining sixes! Abhishek's explosive net session stuns fans

Raining sixes! Abhishek's explosive net session stuns fans

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Abhishek encountered problems whenever the length was marginally shortened, but the way he used his feet was pure joy to watch.

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Dazzling Rohit Sharma hits 155 as Mumbai decimate Sikkim by 8 wickets

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

This new year will bring, once again, a repetition of both intent and apathy, expects Aakar Patel.