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After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar, has decided that Jerusalem will immediately sever all contact with several United Nations agencies and international bodies, citing what the government described as persistent bias, politicisation and actions hostile to Israel.

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

Anaswara Makes Tradition Trendy

Anaswara Makes Tradition Trendy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Anaswara Rajan has mastered a style lane that few can pull off -- deeply rooted traditional looks with just the right amount of edge.

The Night Manager 2 Review: Wildly Entertaining

The Night Manager 2 Review: Wildly Entertaining

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Night Manager Season 2 is a comfortably paced, tension holding series, with a couple of solid twists, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Hebah Patel's Style Comes With A Twist

Hebah Patel's Style Comes With A Twist

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Hebah Patel loves making traditional looks interesting without going overboard.

Aussie legend Damien Martyn hospitalised, in coma

Aussie legend Damien Martyn hospitalised, in coma

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been hospitalised and put into an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis, according to cricket.com.au, quoting the Australian Associated Press (AAP).

US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian-flagged oil tanker

US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian-flagged oil tanker

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

According to a post on X by the US European Command, the tanker violated US sanctions and was tracked by the US Coast Guard cutter Munro prior to the operation.

3 Indians among crew on board Russian tanker seized by US

3 Indians among crew on board Russian tanker seized by US

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The US Coast Guard seized a Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, in the North Atlantic. The crew includes three Indian citizens. Moscow has protested the seizure, calling it a violation of international maritime law and demanding humane treatment of the crew.

Op Sindoor: At Longewala, Army chief lauds soldiers guarding western front

Op Sindoor: At Longewala, Army chief lauds soldiers guarding western front

Rediff.com19 May 2025

He also reviewed the joint actions undertaken in coordination with the Indian Air Force and the Border Security Force, they said.

Pak attacked entire western border with drones, munitions: Army

Pak attacked entire western border with drones, munitions: Army

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Army effectively repulsed multiple drone attacks and other munitions launched by Pakistan's armed forces along the western border on the intervening night of May 8-9. Pakistan also violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army said it responded with force, asserting that all nefarious designs will be countered.

Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train

Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an "airline-like travel experience at economical fares," a statement issued by the PMO stated.

India's First Paperless District Court

India's First Paperless District Court

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The integration of artificial AI-based judicial assistance tools into the district court management framework has accompanied the shift.

Delhi shivers as cold day grips city, air quality plummets

Delhi shivers as cold day grips city, air quality plummets

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Delhi experiences a biting chill with 'cold day' conditions and dense fog, coupled with 'very poor' air quality. The IMD forecasts continued cold weather and potential light rain.

Ageing CBD offices emerge as developers' next growth play

Ageing CBD offices emerge as developers' next growth play

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Office redevelopment is emerging as a key growth frontier for developers as India's commercial real estate market shifts towards quality, sustainability, and capital efficiency. With land parcels scarce in central business districts (CBDs) and demand for Grade A offices remaining strong, developers and investors are increasingly turning to ageing office stock in prime locations to unlock value.

Stay sharp, adapt and innovate, CDS Gen Chauhan tells IAF commanders

Stay sharp, adapt and innovate, CDS Gen Chauhan tells IAF commanders

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan addressed IAF commanders, emphasizing professional competence, operational readiness, and continuous adaptation in the evolving security environment. The conference focused on enhancing the IAF's capabilities and commitment to national security.

Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade

Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

ilver continues to outperform the yellow metal, with the gold-to-silver price ratio declining to its lowest level since 2013. The ratio fell to around 57 on Wednesday in the international market, from a five-year high of 100.8 at the end of April 2025.

Rubio makes U-turn on Trump's 'run Venezuela' remark

Rubio makes U-turn on Trump's 'run Venezuela' remark

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

He added that current measures, including an oil quarantine and large naval deployments, are aimed at pressuring the Venezuelan regime.

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The Dhamaal director wanted an innocent guy who's still like a child. He hinted that my voice was very strong.' 'I worked it out: I got this dungarees look, made him slouch, got rid of the bass in my voice, and added a lisp to make him cuter.' 'These are things an actor does because you want to bring something to the table.'

Protesters in Bangladesh demand 'ban on Indians'

Protesters in Bangladesh demand 'ban on Indians'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

A rally in Dhaka, Bangladesh, organized by the Inqilab Moncho party, demanded justice for slain student leader Sharif Osman Hadi and called for the cancellation of work permits for all Indians residing in Bangladesh. The protest also sought the repatriation of alleged killers believed to be in India, further straining relations between the two countries.

Hadi's party rejects police chargesheet, warns of stir

Hadi's party rejects police chargesheet, warns of stir

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Slain Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's party rejects the police chargesheet in his murder case, accusing the state machinery of involvement. The party warns of potential retaliation if justice is not served, alleging a broader conspiracy beyond the individuals charged.

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies; Delhi freezes, Raj sub-zero

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies; Delhi freezes, Raj sub-zero

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

A severe cold wave has intensified across North India, with Delhi recording its lowest temperature of the season. Rajasthan experienced sub-zero temperatures, and several states have issued alerts and closed schools due to the extreme conditions.

Darjeeling tea output may have hit a new low in 2025

Darjeeling tea output may have hit a new low in 2025

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The famed Darjeeling tea may have slip to a new production low in 2025, as changing weather patterns, a shortage of pluckers and mounting economic stress weigh on the region's gardens.

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The tools of warfare are changing. The MoD must deepen its engagement with technology thinkers that can present compelling visions of where warfare may be heading.'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Russia and China on Saturday condemned the United States airstrikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in the first 25 years of the century.

Relief for Delhiites as air improves, GRAP-3 curbs lifted

Relief for Delhiites as air improves, GRAP-3 curbs lifted

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked restrictions imposed under GRAP 3 in Delhi-NCR following improvements in air quality. Non-essential construction and demolition activities are now allowed to restart, and restrictions on vehicles have been lifted.

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from over 60 international organisations, including United Nations bodies and the India-France-led International Solar Alliance, calling the institutions 'redundant' and 'contrary' to America's interests.

Malvika Goes Desi With A Twist

Malvika Goes Desi With A Twist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

When it comes to fashion, Malvika Nair is all about keeping things rooted and refreshing at the same time.

Bhumi, Janhvi, Ananya Pay An Ode To...

Bhumi, Janhvi, Ananya Pay An Ode To...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Mumbai witnessed an event dipped in heritage and glamour as Nita Ambani unveiled the Swadesh flagship store, a space built to honour India's finest master artisans and their craft legacies.

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The national capital was in the grip of a cold wave, with the sun largely obscured by clouds and pollutants lingering in the atmosphere, leading to reduced visibility. At least 129 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Saturday due to dense fog, according to an official.

Spectacular Navy Week Show Stuns Mumbai

Spectacular Navy Week Show Stuns Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Indian Navy's Western Naval Command transformed Mumbai's Gateway of India into a dazzling display of naval tradition and precision during its Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony, featuring flypasts, drill displays, and stirring military music.

Will The Economy Face A Bumpy Road Ahead?

Will The Economy Face A Bumpy Road Ahead?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Real GDP growth surprised on the upside in 2025, but weaker nominal growth, trade uncertainty, and soft demand signal a bumpier road ahead.

Meet The 10 Indian-Origin Nobel Laureates

Meet The 10 Indian-Origin Nobel Laureates

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Who have been India's Laureates, winners from India or of Indian-origin?

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.'

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

India Suffers While China, EU Buy Russian Oil

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

India has gained the least since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and was penalised the most, while the US, China and the European Union emerged as the biggest beneficiaries from the war.

7 Fertility Temples Across The World

7 Fertility Temples Across The World

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

There are sacred sites dedicated to fertility and blessings. Couples journey miles to offer prayers, strange symbols, or even carved idols. Join us as we explore the world's fertility temples.

Ranvir-Deepika, Genelia-Riteish: Meet The Stylish Desi Couples

Ranvir-Deepika, Genelia-Riteish: Meet The Stylish Desi Couples

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

From handwoven saris to custom-designed festivewear, see how your favourite stars attended Swadesh's launch in Mumbai.

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.