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Ranji Trophy: Gill's return for Punjab, Mumbai without Jaiswal, Mhatre

Ranji Trophy: Gill's return for Punjab, Mumbai without Jaiswal, Mhatre

Rediff.com2 days ago

The second round of the Ranji Trophy will see India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill return to action for Punjab, while Mumbai will be without key players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ayush Mhatre due to India A duties and injury, respectively, setting the stage for crucial encounters across the country.

India's 1,200-Year-Old Swastika Well!

India's 1,200-Year-Old Swastika Well!

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Built during the reign of Pallava King Dantivarman, the well features four-way steps that form a swastika pattern for easy access to water.

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

A local court in Bahraich has acquitted Ankita Jaiswal and Dilip Kumar Patel in a 2021 poisoning case that led to the death of a two-year-old and illness of four others. The court found circumstantial evidence insufficient. Ankita had been jailed since August 2021 and received free legal aid.

Pranavi Urs Shares Dream Meeting With Golfing Idol Rory McIlroy

Pranavi Urs Shares Dream Meeting With Golfing Idol Rory McIlroy

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs fulfilled a lifelong dream by spending an hour with her idol, Rory McIlroy, in India. The two discussed their respective triumphs, with Urs sharing how she drew inspiration from McIlroy's Masters win during her own gold medal victory at the recent Asian Games. Urs also spoke about the growth of Indian golf, managing expectations, and her Olympic aspirations.

Amritsar's Langur Mela Draws Hanuman Devotees

Amritsar's Langur Mela Draws Hanuman Devotees

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Glimpses of the annual Langur Mela at Bada Hanuman Mandir in Amritsar, where children dressed as Lord Hanuman and his langur sena offer prayers.

Man City 'More United' After Premier League Charges, Arsenal's Zubimendi Set for Return

Man City 'More United' After Premier League Charges, Arsenal's Zubimendi Set for Return

Rediff.com2 days ago

Manchester City's head coach Enzo Maresca stated that the club's players and supporters have grown closer following the Premier League's financial rule breach charges, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provided an update on player injuries, with Martin Zubimendi potentially returning and Piero Hincapie still sidelined.

'CSK Lacked Training Culture Under Dhoni'

'CSK Lacked Training Culture Under Dhoni'

Rediff.com2 days ago

R Ashwin has called for a training and fitness overhaul at Chennai Super Kings, saying Zaheer Khan must help change the culture after two disappointing IPL seasons.

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

Rediff.com2 days ago

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com2 days ago

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

Meet Kumar Kushagra, India's Latest ODI Pick

Meet Kumar Kushagra, India's Latest ODI Pick

Rediff.com2 days ago

From a Duleep Trophy hundred to a Player of the Match performance against Australia A, Kumar Kushagra's recent form has earned him his first India call-up.

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

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A suspect in a Rs 1.53-crore gold robbery and murder case in Rajkot was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire on officers during evidence recovery. The accused, Anurag Singh Rajput, was among 10 arrested for the October 14 robbery where an employee was killed.

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dedicated Ayush dispensaries increased from 26,130 in 2013-2014 to 37,804 in 2024-2025, while hospitals rose much more slowly, from 3,605 to 3,885.

Will Kartik Kick Like Bruce Lee, Punch Like Stallone?

Will Kartik Kick Like Bruce Lee, Punch Like Stallone?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sandeep Modi's script afford Kartik never-before action opportunities wherein he would be doing a mix of Bruce Lee and Sylvester Stallone.

Neha Bora released, Dipke to be produced in SEM court today

Neha Bora released, Dipke to be produced in SEM court today

Rediff.com2 days ago

All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning after preventive detention, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is set to be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi for breach of peace following the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march.

BJP veteran Advani hospitalised with pulmonary issues

BJP veteran Advani hospitalised with pulmonary issues

Rediff.com2 days ago

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi due to pulmonary issues. The 98-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister, who played a crucial role in the BJP's rise, is currently undergoing treatment.

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

Yeh Jeevan Hai... Well Done Appa!!

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Some people leave behind a business. A rare few leave behind a place in people's hearts. Appa leaves behind both.

Delhi Capitals Appoint Chaminda Vaas as Fast Bowling Coach for IPL 2027

Delhi Capitals Appoint Chaminda Vaas as Fast Bowling Coach for IPL 2027

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Sri Lankan bowling legend Chaminda Vaas has been appointed as the fast bowling coach for Delhi Capitals for the upcoming IPL 2027 season, marking his return to the league after 16 years.

How A Kozhikode Woman Lost Rs 1.35 Crore To Cyber Fraudsters

How A Kozhikode Woman Lost Rs 1.35 Crore To Cyber Fraudsters

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 57-year-old woman in Kozhikode allegedly lost Rs 1.35 crore to cyber fraudsters who posed as Mumbai Crime Branch officers. They threatened her with criminal cases and coerced her into transferring money for "verification" to the Reserve Bank of India, promising a return with interest. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

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'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'

Palghar Police Arrest Two For Alleged Sexual Assault, Child Threat

Palghar Police Arrest Two For Alleged Sexual Assault, Child Threat

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Two men were arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and threatening her four-year-old son. The Virar police made the arrests on Friday, booking the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Rediff.com2 days ago

The flydubai near-tragedy showed how the gratuitous conflicts their governments started in West Asia have made the world unsafe for them (and unfortunate co-passengers of other nationalities), points out Kanika Datta.

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

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A century on, India has adopted the Left's welfare ideas, but not the Left. Why do people borrow the promises, then vote for the temple? questions Binu Alex.

Ravi Kishan Gets Ready To Play Ram

Ravi Kishan Gets Ready To Play Ram

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Ravi Kishan is set to embody the revered character of Lord Ram in the highly anticipated Ayodhya Ki Ramleela theatrical production, performing live in Delhi.

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

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'Many devout religious people have told me categorically that they like celebrating festivals, but they are vehemently against the noise pollution and traffic obstruction that are being imposed under the pretext of celebrations.'

Trump waives sanctions on Russian oil, relief for India

Trump waives sanctions on Russian oil, relief for India

Rediff.com2 days ago

US President Donald Trump has issued a waiver from sanctions under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing national interest. This move comes after a deal with Russia for diesel supply and ahead of a US official's visit to India, where concerns about the act's impact on India's oil imports were raised.

Rahul Gandhi's Anti-BJP Battle Faces A New Challenge

Rahul Gandhi's Anti-BJP Battle Faces A New Challenge

Rediff.com2 days ago

Unless the Congress stops seeing a CIA and RSS in everyone who disagrees with it, many well-meaning people will find it difficult to rub shoulders with Rahul Gandhi, notes M R Narayan Swamy.

Navratri Day 7: Sreeleela, Shraddha Prove Grey Is Fun

Navratri Day 7: Sreeleela, Shraddha Prove Grey Is Fun

Rediff.com2 days ago

Navratri is known for its vibrant colours, but Day 7 proves that sometimes, the coolest way to make a statement is to keep things grey. Associated with balance, composure and understated elegance in many Navratri colour traditions, grey offers a refreshing break from the usual festive brights.

Neeraj Chopra aims for strong comeback next year, eyes 2028 Olympics

Neeraj Chopra aims for strong comeback next year, eyes 2028 Olympics

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Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is focused on making a strong comeback next year after sustaining an ankle ligament injury, with his sights set on the 2028 Olympic Games.

US lawmakers ask Rubio to question India on CJP protests

US lawmakers ask Rubio to question India on CJP protests

Rediff.com2 days ago

Six US Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address alleged excessive force during student protests in India and concerns over voter purges during his upcoming visit. They also accused Indian diplomatic missions of surveillance of protesters in the US and called for investigations into human rights violations and potential arms sales implications.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Parents meet CBI, seek narco test for key figures

Ankita Bhandari murder: Parents meet CBI, seek narco test for key figures

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Parents of Ankita Bhandari, the 19-year-old resort receptionist murdered in 2022, met senior CBI officials in Delhi to discuss the ongoing probe into an alleged "VIP" involvement. The CBI has registered a case against unknown persons regarding this VIP role. The parents also requested narco tests for former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore and Urmila Sanawar, whose audio clips purportedly mentioned a VIP.

Kolkata lottery firm donates Rs 260 cr to DMK, AIADMK in 2025-26

Kolkata lottery firm donates Rs 260 cr to DMK, AIADMK in 2025-26

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Kolkata-based lottery firm, Tiger Associates, donated Rs 260 crore to Tamil Nadu's DMK and AIADMK in 2025-26, significantly increasing its contributions from the previous financial year. The firm accounted for nearly 74% of the combined contributions reported by the two parties, highlighting a concentration of political funding. The disclosures also revealed contributions from electoral trusts and a link between Tiger Associates' partner and lottery magnate Santiago Martin, whose other firm was a major electoral bond purchaser.

'Where are Dipke, Neha Bora?' CJP, AISA question Delhi police

'Where are Dipke, Neha Bora?' CJP, AISA question Delhi police

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and AISA have raised concerns over the detention of their leaders, Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora, by Delhi Police during protests. Both parties allege their leaders are being held at undisclosed locations and denied access to lawyers, while police confirm detentions were made to maintain law and order.

Dipke, Neha among 150 detained; flash protests continue in Delhi

Dipke, Neha among 150 detained; flash protests continue in Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke and AISA chief Neha Bora were preventively detained by Delhi Police on Friday, preventing their participation in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protests amidst heightened security in the national capital.

Delhi traders urge Modi, Rahul, Kejriwal to defer protests till Jan 31

Delhi traders urge Modi, Rahul, Kejriwal to defer protests till Jan 31

Rediff.com2 days ago

Amid the ongoing protests in the national capital, the Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal (BUVM), Delhi Pradesh, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, appealing for political demonstrations in the capital to be postponed until January 31, 2027, citing the festival and wedding season.

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

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The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Ram Singh, driver of late gangster Vikas Dubey and an accused in the Bikru massacre case. The bail was granted on the grounds that other co-accused in similar situations have also been released. Ram Singh faces charges of murder and attempt to murder related to the July 2020 ambush where eight police personnel were killed.

Djokovic faces race against time to reach ATP Finals

Djokovic faces race against time to reach ATP Finals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Novak Djokovic has received a wildcard entry into the Swiss Indoors Basel, marking his first appearance since 2011. This unexpected move follows an uneven season and a recent early exit from the Shanghai Masters. The 24-time Grand Slam champion aims to secure a spot in the ATP Finals, where he currently sits 11th in the race, needing to finish in the top nine.

Akash Deep returns, Iyer to lead India in NZ ODI series finale

Akash Deep returns, Iyer to lead India in NZ ODI series finale

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj have been included in India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer will captain the team in the final two ODIs, while Shubman Gill focuses on red-ball cricket. The article also lists the full ODI and Test squads, with the Test series starting on November 19.

Khangurra fights back, wins bronze at World Juniors

Khangurra fights back, wins bronze at World Juniors

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian shuttler Jagsher Singh Khangurra secured a bronze medal at the junior World Badminton Championships in Cairo after losing his boys' singles semifinal match to Indonesia's Radithya Bayu Wardhana. This marks India's seventh bronze in the individual championships. Khangurra identified improving his stamina and attacking game as key areas for future development.

Records fall as young Indian athletes shine in Jaipur

Records fall as young Indian athletes shine in Jaipur

Rediff.com2 days ago

Maharashtra's Rushiprasad Desai set a new men's 100m meet record, while Priya from Haryana broke the women's discus throw record at the Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition 2026 in Jaipur. Dev Kumar Meena also bettered his own pole vault record, and Unnathi Bollanda equalled the women's 100m meet record on the opening day.

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman caught travelling ticketless at Kandivali station on Friday caused a ruckus when she tried to flee without paying a fine. The incident escalated into a confrontation involving a railway official, a fall, and a mob demanding an apology, requiring police intervention.